Assistant Headteacher
Larwood School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,070.00 - £69,594.00 Annually (Actual)
Assistant Headteacher job summary
- About the role
Brighter Futures Education Trust
Assistant Headteacher Opportunity
Salary: Leadership scale 8-12
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for SEMH education? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Headteacher to join our outstanding leadership team at Beech Road, Dunstable.
About Us:
We are a specialist SEMH primary school committed to providing exceptional education and support to our pupils. Our school operates across two sites, working collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of education and care for all our children.
The two schools are approximately 19 miles apart, and the role will be based at our Stevenage site.
The Opportunity:
While the Assistant Headteacher will have a main base, our Senior Leadership Teams work closely together across both sites, fostering a unified approach to school improvement and development. Regular joint working and collaboration between sites is an integral part of these roles.
We are looking for an individual who:
- Have a deep understanding of SEMH needs and inclusive education
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and strategic thinking
- Are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for vulnerable pupils
- Have proven experience in leading school improvement initiatives
- Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and stakeholders
- Are resilient, adaptable, and innovative in their approach
- Can model outstanding classroom practice
- Can effectively balance teaching and leadership responsibilities
What we offer:
A supportive and collaborative leadership environment
Excellent professional development opportunities
The chance to make a real difference to children's lives
Competitive salary and benefits package including
- Teachers’ pension
- Wellbeing package which includes GP 24/7, Physiotherapy and counselling with Educational Mutual
- Free lunch
All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks, including two references, enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health checks as part of our safeguarding and induction procedures.
Please note also that prospective applicants with certain criminal records are barred from employment in regulated activity or from working in certain roles in a school setting.
We encourage visiting our school prior to submitting an application. Visit appointments will be by arrangement with Mrs Bianca Osobu (Head of School).
We reserve the right to close the job early if we receive a high number of applications.
To arrange a time to visit please contact Mrs Emma O'Brien, Tel.No. 01438 236333 or email: emma.obrien@larwood.herts.sch.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Larwood School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and all staff are carefully vetted. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS checks.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Larwood School
- School type
- Academies, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Larwood School website
Larwood School is a dynamic and successful primary special school with an innovative and constantly evolving curriculum for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health related difficulties.
We wish to appoint a passionate, dedicated and determined classroom teacher for January 2024 or sooner if possible.
All of our pupils have Education Health Care Plans, but thrive in our nurturing and well structured environment. You will need to be resilient and ready for the challenges that we face with our pupils. However, you can be assured that your work will transform lives!
We were judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas during inspection in November 2022 and 'outstanding' for Behaviour. We became an academy school in Nov 2016 and are the lead school in a 2-school multi academy trust. We also provide outreach support for primary schools within Stevenage, focusing on behaviour management support strategies.
Class sizes are small, usually no more than 10 pupils. We are superbly resourced. All teaching groups have a teacher and teaching assistant to work with pupils.
Our constant challenge is to review and alter our practice to ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils. We have a wide range of initiatives in place from bespoke intervention support, counselling, animal assisted therapy to an interactive thematic curriculum which engages and inspires our pupils.
All staff are trained in the use of Hertfordshire Steps as a behaviour management system.
We have a range of well-being initiatives and numerous opportunities for growth and development. This includes:
Financial benefits such as Healthcare Cash Plan and access to a range of discounts with various stores and activities via Medicash
Direct access to a doctor at a time/place that suits you using Medicash
Free staff fitness session (on site) each week
Dedicated staff attendance reward scheme
Access to counselling and physiotherapy should you need it (subject to conditions)
Dedicated training program
Varied CPD opportunities
Support for Masters degree study.
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