Assistant Headteacher (SEN) Part-Time

Assistant Headteacher (Job Share)

Pay/Grade: Leadership Scale 6–14
Working Pattern: Part-time, Monday–Wednesday
Responsible To: Head of School
Responsible For: Curriculum, assessment, CPD, AET training coordination, outreach strategy
Partnership: Works as a job share with the Assistant Headteacher (In-Class Pedagogy & Practice) as joint leaders of Teaching & Learning

Purpose of Role

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum, assessment, CPD, and research-informed practice.

• Act as the Lead Trainer Coordinator for Hampshire Autism Education Trust (AET), supporting and quality-assuring trainers.

• Lead the school’s Outreach programme, ensuring high-quality practice and compliance.

• Work in partnership with the AHT (Pedagogy & Practice) to co-lead the Teaching & Learning strategy.

• Teach as required and contribute to wider Assistant Headteacher responsibilities including safeguarding, operational support, behaviour leadership, and staff line management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum intent, design, review, and evaluation.

• Oversee the assessment framework, including moderation, analysis, and reporting.

• Coordinate the annual CPD programme (INSET, twilight training, coaching).

• Analyse data and produce reports on trends and strategic options.

• Horizon-scan research and embed evidence-informed practice.

• Act as Lead Trainer Coordinator for Hampshire AET.

• Lead and quality-assure the school’s Outreach strategy.

• Prepare reports for SLT, governors, and external partners.

• Teach as required and model outstanding practice.

• Fulfil the wider responsibilities of an Assistant Headteacher including safeguarding, appraisal, behaviour leadership, and school improvement work.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Model outstanding safeguarding practice and operate within DSL protocols.

• Adhere to all relevant policies including Equality & Diversity, GDPR, Health & Safety, Capability, and others.

• Ensure AET and Outreach meet commissioning and quality assurance standards.

Person Specification

Essential:

• QTS and strong SEND expertise.

• Proven leadership experience in curriculum, assessment, or CPD.

• Experience coordinating professional development or training.

• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and compliance.

Desirable (non-essential):

• AET trainer accreditation.

• NPQ or postgraduate study.

• Experience managing commissioned services.

Please Apply now if interested, applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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