Vacancy Detail

Assistant Headteacher

Job Title:
Assistant Headteacher

Salary:
Leadership Scale L10 – L14
£64,691 – £71,330 per annum

Location:
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Start Date:
1st September 2026

Contract:
Full-time | Permanent

Smart Education is currently recruiting for an experienced and inspirational senior leader to join an all-age broad-spectrum special school in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing practitioner who is passionate about inclusive education and ready to play a key role in shaping the future direction of a specialist setting.

This role would suit an established Assistant Headteacher, SENCO, or experienced middle/senior leader looking to progress into a wider leadership role within SEND education.

The school is part of a forward-thinking and collaborative multi-academy trust, offering strong leadership support, excellent professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a specialist provision.

Benefits of working in this role:
• Leadership opportunity within a specialist all-age SEN setting
• Join a supportive and ambitious senior leadership team
• Opportunity to help shape school improvement and quality of education
• Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Teacher Pension Scheme with significant employer contribution
• Staff wellbeing support, discounts and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking and family-friendly policies

Job requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven leadership experience at middle or senior leadership level
• Experience working with pupils with SEND or transferable leadership experience from mainstream education
• SENCO qualification desirable, or willingness to undertake SENCO training
• Strong strategic leadership and school improvement skills
• Excellent communication, resilience and emotional intelligence
• Ability to motivate, inspire and lead staff teams effectively
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Role responsibilities:
• Support the Headteacher in driving school improvement and strategic development
• Lead on quality of education, curriculum development and teaching standards
• Support staff development, coaching and performance management
• Ensure high expectations and inclusive practice across the school
• Work collaboratively with families, external agencies and trust leaders
• Promote positive outcomes for pupils with a wide range of complex needs
• Act as a visible, supportive and inspirational leader across the school

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed leader who wants to help develop a centre of excellence in special education and make a lasting difference to children and young people with additional needs.

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon | Salary: £64691 - £71330 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 28/03/2026