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  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    14 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Leadership 6 - 10

Assistant Head with SEND job summary

Assistant Headteacher with SEND

Leadership pay scale LD 6-10

Full Time

Start Date: September 2025

Closing Date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: scheduled for the week of 14th July 2025

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you believe in the power of inclusive education to change lives? If so, Castlewood School wants to hear from you!

About Us:

Castlewood School is a nurturing, inclusive environment for primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a strong ethos of building confidence and self-belief, we are a close-knit community of around 100 pupils and a dedicated team committed to excellence in education and care.

The Role:

As Assistant Headteacher with SEND responsibility, you will:

- Lead and develop our SEND provision across the school.

- Champion inclusive practices and ensure every pupil thrives.

- Support and coach staff in delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching.

- Work closely with families, external agencies, and our leadership team to shape strategic SEND development.

- Inspire a culture of high expectations, compassion, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

  • Supportive staff community and teamwork.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Wellbeing initiatives that value you as a whole person.
  • A genuine commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Join Us If You Are...

- A qualified teacher with substantial SEND experience

- A strategic thinker with a passion for inclusive education

- A confident communicator and empathetic leader

- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Safeguarding Statement:

Castlewood School (Birmingham, B36) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Equality Statement:
Castlewood School (Birmingham, B36) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

If you share our passion for inclusive education and want to join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
For further details and to apply, please visit our website, vacancies page or follow the link below to complete an application form on Mynewterm.

Further information

For a further discussion about the position or to have a tour of the school please contact Jo Roberts (Headteacher) 0121 748 9760.

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online checks and satisfactory references prior to interview

Safeguarding policy/Child Protection/Safer Recruitment policy and policy on the employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website https://castlewoodschool.co.uk/our-school/school-policies/

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

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

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates

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About Castlewood School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 16
School size
99 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 16
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School website
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Castlewood School is a special day school for 96 pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

Many of our pupils also have additional needs, often due to the co-morbidity of related medical conditions. Additional needs presented include Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) including Asperger’s Syndrome, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including dyslexia and dyspraxia and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Some pupils have medical conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) requiring medication or visual and hearing impairments.
All pupils at Castlewood School have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are admitted following close consultation with the referring Local Authorities.

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