Assistant Headteacher

St Hugh's Special School, Scunthorpe, DN16 1NB

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

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: L8 -L12 £61,534 to £67,898 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual who is:

• A highly competent and inspirational leader
• Passionate about working in the special education sector
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic learning environment
• Ambitious in enhancing student outcomes and professional practice
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive school community

What the school offers its staff

• A well-resourced, purpose-built SEND school with a strong team ethos
• Support for ongoing professional growth, including high-quality CPD opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming environment where staff are genuinely valued
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and further improving SEND provision

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Headteacher JD & ES.doc - 137 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Hugh's Special School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Hugh's Special School website
• Email address: aantrobus@st-hughs.n-lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01724 842960
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-hugh-s-special-school

Arranging a visit to St Hugh's Special School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aantrobus@st-hughs.n-lincs.sch.uk.

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