Assistant Head and Class Teacher

Mill Ford School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2PY

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £56,316.00 - £59,167.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale Points 6 – 8 (FTE £56,316 - £59,167) dependent on experience

Assistant Head and Class Teacher job summary

This position will be based at Mill Ford Ernesettle Site

Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking for the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have the drive to make a profound impact on the lives of children with severe and profound learning needs?

Mill Ford School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to lead and inspire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team, ensuring exceptional education for pupils with complex learning needs while also playing a pivotal role in improving whole-school attainment.

The Role:

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:
✔ Teach & Lead - Deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences for primary-aged children with severe and profound learning needs. Support and develop an outstanding curriculum tailored to individual needs for KS2 and 3.
✔ Inspire & Support - Lead and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team. Champion best practices in SEND education.
✔ Drive Attainment Improvement - Take strategic responsibility for whole-school progress trackers.
✔ Work in Partnership - Collaborate with colleagues across, promoting inclusion and shared learning. Engage with parents, carers, and external professionals to provide holistic support for every child.

About You:

🌟 Qualified teacher with leadership experience in a special education setting.
🌟 Passionate about SEND, with expertise in supporting children with severe and profound learning difficulties.
🌟 A strategic thinker with the ability to lead whole-school improvements.
🌟 Committed to building a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
🌟 A confident communicator who can engage with staff, families, and multi-agency professionals.

If you are ready to make a difference and take on this rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Claire Wills, Headteacher, via the school. The Headteacher will also host a visit to Mill Ford for potential applicants on Wednesday 6th May 2026, if you would like to book a space for the visit please contact the school.

Closing date: Midday Monday 8th May 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 13th May 2026

Candidates invited to interview should be aware that the interview process will take place over the course of a full day.

We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment - all appointments are subject to a number of safeguarding checks including and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Mill Ford School is fully committed to keeping our pupils safe. Safeguarding means keeping everyone safe from harm such as abuse, bullying, discrimination, hate crimes or harassment, including child on child sexual harassment and abuse. Safeguarding also includes keeping children and young people safe from on line abuse, bullying and risks to their health and safety.

More information on safeguarding at Mill Ford School can be found on our website at: https://www.millfordschool.co.uk/important-documents/safeguarding

Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS application as part of our pre-employment checks as well as participating in a rolling programme of regular safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Mill Ford School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 132 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mill Ford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mill-ford-school

Mill Ford is a school with a specialism in meeting the needs of children and young adults aged 3-19 with complex needs, including severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex medical needs and autistic spectrum conditions.
We are a friendly, child-centered school where staff work tirelessly to provide each child and young person with an individual and exciting curriculum that ensures pupils develop skills and knowledge for life now and in the future. We place a strong emphasis on ensuring our pupils aspire to be the best they can, are able to contribute to society, develop their communication and social skills, enjoy learning and have a strong sense of self. We ensure pupils can achieve these things independently in a nurturing environment, where they feel safe enough to take risks.

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