Assistant Headteacher - Worksop

£35,000 - £50,000 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

New School Opening 2026

Step into a thrilling new chapter!

Join us as Assistant Headteacher at our client’s brand-new SEN school opening soon in Worksop!

Take a leadership role in shaping SEND provision from the ground up, working with a dedicated team to create an inclusive, thriving environment where every child can succeed!

About Client:

Our client provides specialist therapeutic education and essential support for young people with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges.

We tailor learning for pupils who’ve struggled in mainstream schools or face risks like missing education, vulnerability, or exclusion.

Our mission is to build a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.

With a track record of outstanding and good ratings from Ofsted, we’re proud to lead in educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Join the Senior Leadership Team to lead and manage the school
• Drive school improvement strategies
• Oversee teaching quality, curriculum, and pupil progress
• Manage staff teams and resources
• Deputise for Associate and Executive Headteachers as needed
• Lead daily teaching and learning operations
• Support staff development and appraisals
• Deliver a small teaching timetable
• Identify and report safeguarding trends; ensure strong safeguarding
• Provide safeguarding training
• Manage diverse behavioural needs to support staff
• Attend multi-agency meetings to support pupils

Requirements

• Proven school leadership and improvement experience
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and school standards
• Experienced in safeguarding, curriculum, and staff management
• Exceptional practitioner skilled at raising teaching and learning standards
• Expert in behaviour management, able to enforce high standards school-wide
• Deep understanding of SEND Code of Practice
• Knowledgeable in Keeping Children Safe in Education

Benefits of Joining clients Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Our client welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.