Assistant Headteacher
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 to L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills. Candidates will also need to:
- Support the education, care and welfare of pupils, under the direction of the Headteacher
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner, due to a small teaching commitment.
- Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.
- Improve pupils’ attendance and punctuality
- Work on your own initiative
- Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player
- Good sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) are offering a unique opportunity for a senior leader to work alongside the Head of Service with responsibility of running the St. David’s Centre. This is an exciting time to join HPRS due to the future growth of the service, with the aim of St. David’s and Aconbury coming together on one site to expand the alternative provision offer for the young people of Herefordshire.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Responsibility for curriculum development at the St. David’s Centre. Holding the post of Lead Internal Verifier connected to our BTEC and ASDAN qualifications.
- Work alongside the Associate Assistant Headteachers for both Behaviour and Teaching and Learning to ensure the smooth running of the centre.
- Support the efficient and safe running of the school, including Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Headteacher.
- Responsibility for managing and developing the school’s careers strategy, aligning it with national benchmarks.
HPRS offers a secure and inclusive learning environment designed to foster independence and self-confidence in its students. Supported by a dedicated Management Committee and a highly skilled staff team, the service provides specialized education for pupils who require an alternative to mainstream education. You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
For a discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher Beverley Blower, at St. David’s Centre by calling 01432 274485; please call 07956 859473 during half-term (16th – 20th February).
Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 @ 12.00 noon
Interviews: Friday 6th March 2026
HPRS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
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 Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 59 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service website
- Email address
- nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 383890
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk.
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