Assistant Headteacher
Pinewood School, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 or earlier
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
24 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 to L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join Pinewood School at a crucial time of growth and improvement.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our team. You will support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school, with a focus on curriculum and Teaching & Learning, alongside school improvement and a shared responsibility for the school. The responsibilities will be shared with the Deputy Headteacher in the absence of the Headteacher. The role of Assistant Headteacher includes a 50% teaching commitment.
At Pinewood, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for an individual who:
Believes that students should be central to all decision-making
Is hard-working and resilient
Demonstrates creativity and a solution-driven approach
Possesses strong skills in building and maintaining relationships
Embraces challenges with enthusiasm
Experience of working in a Special School is not a prerequisite. More importantly, we value enthusiasm and a willingness to develop within this exciting, challenging, and rewarding area of education.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose Pinewood School?
Students: An opportunity to work with an amazing cohort of pupils
New state-of-the-art building: A brand-new school building, due for completion by January 2026.
Free Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking.
Rural Location: Experience the charm of a peaceful rural setting.
Employee Wellbeing Services: We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package to support our staff.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pinewood School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pinewood School website
- Email address
- admin@pinewood.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01920412211
Pinewood is a SEND Secondary School in Ware, Hertfordshire which provides education for students with a range of needs including Autism, Down’s Syndrome and other conditions that result in a developmental delay. We cater for roughly 210 pupils in School, years 7 to 11.
All our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans.
Arranging a visit to Pinewood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@pinewood.herts.sch.uk.
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