Assistant Headteacher
Abbey Court Foundation Special School, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3SP9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
11 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32 1/2 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract from 1.1.27 to 31.12.27
Pay scale
- L12 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors at Abbey Court School are seeking to appoint an…
Assistant Headteacher
Leadership scale: L12 – L16
Fixed-term contract from 01.01.27 to 31.12.27
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who has the passion, commitment and drive to maintain the school’s outstanding status. The ideal candidate will be an effective decision-maker who can enthuse parents and staff, as well as have the ability to engage the wider community. Flexibility, the ability to respond to daily events and effective prioritisation are essential requirements. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, and will have responsibility to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of staff development policy.
In return, the school can offer: happy children who respond well to challenge, an exciting, enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning,
a commitment to continuous professional development, which promotes
and encourages further Leadership development and freedom to develop
the role further.
Abbey Court School delivers a full curriculum to pupils with Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties between the ages of 3 and 19. The school is split and currently based at two Strood sites 1 mile apart. The school has a farm in the grounds of the primary site.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and safeguard our children and young people.
Closing Date: Tuesday 11th November 2026 at 3:30 pm
Interviews: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Please apply online at ukteach.com, or visit www.abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk/News/Recruitment to download an Application Form. Completed application forms should be e-mailed to recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk
If you have any queries, please contact the office at Abbey Court School, Rede Court Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 3SP 01634 338220
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
- 4-times Ofsted "Outstanding"-rated school, purpose-built for our pupils’ needs.
- Comprehensive induction, regular training, and continual personal development.
- 100% of staff surveyed reported feeling motivated in their role.
- Support our pupils through unique, hands-on outdoor learning at our school farm.
- Small classes and a highly collaborative approach
- Pension Scheme, Staff Support Services, and free on-site car parking.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Abbey Court Foundation Special School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- Size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01634 338220
All Abbey Court pupils have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) as their main presenting need. Additional educational needs may include visual/hearing impairment, sensory impairment, autism and/or physical disability. Maintained by Medway Local Authority, all pupils have Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
Arranging a visit to Abbey Court Foundation Special School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abbeycourt.medway.sch.uk.
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