Assistant Head Teachers (x2)

Hazel Oak School, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2AZ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or ASAP

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £63,688.00 - £70,275.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale L8-L12

Assistant Head Teachers (x2) job summary

1. Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion & Provision

A strategic leadership role focused on ensuring exceptional outcomes for pupils through high-quality SEND provision, inclusion and preparation for adulthood.

Key responsibilities include:

• Whole-school lead for inclusion, SEND provision and EHCP compliance
• Strategic lead for communication across the school
• Lead for Preparation for Adulthood
• Oversight of external professionals and multi-agency working
• Strategic support for the primary phase
• Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities
• Staff appraisal, coaching and professional development
• 20% teaching commitment

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Champion inclusion and personalised learning
• Lead and develop others through coaching and collaboration
• Maintain ambitious expectations for every pupil
• Focus on strengths before barriers and enable all pupils to participate and achieve
• Inspire colleagues through creativity, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement

2. Assistant Head Teacher for Behaviour & Attendance

A strategic leadership role focused on pupil wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and pastoral support, ensuring every pupil is ready to learn and thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Whole-school lead for behaviour and pupil support
• Strategic lead for attendance and compliance
• Leadership of the Pastoral Team
• Lead for neurodiversity and pupil voice
• Strategic support for the secondary phase
• Oversight of pupil transport arrangements
• Team Teach Trainer responsibilities
• Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities
• Staff appraisal, coaching and professional development
• 20% teaching commitment

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Champion trauma-informed and restorative approaches
• Remove barriers to engagement and participation
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Promote resilience, aspiration and high expectations
• Lead strategic improvement while keeping pupil wellbeing at the centre of decision-making

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

Hazel Oak School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Safer Recruitment checks. Online checks will be undertaken for all candidates shortlisted for vacancies.

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 Hazel Oak School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 19
• Size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hazel Oak School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hazel-oak-school

Hazel Oak is an Outstanding learning environment, for pupils aged 4-19 years, who have a broad range of needs including Autism, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, social, emotional and behavioural challenges and a range of personal care and medical needs. We also support a growing number of pupils with mental health challenges.

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