Assistant Headteacher
Welcombe Hills School, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6TQ30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 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
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 10-14
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a high performing practitioner preferably with leadership experience at a senior or middle leadership level. You will share our vision to develop the school into a centre of excellence in special education.
You will have the knowledge and experience to support the Head Teacher in shaping the school’s practice and quality of education and move it forward at pace. The ideal candidate will be a trained SENCO or be willing to undertake training to work towards this and have demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range of special education needs, however we recognise that staff working in mainstream settings have transferrable skills and therefore special schools experience is not an essential requirement.
You should share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs, in addition to having:
- a collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious and growing Trust,
- the ability to work strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team,
- the drive to lead/support the future development of the school,
- the skills to motivate and inspire by being a visible leader,
- the ability to support the delivery of a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils,
- a comprehensive understanding of what makes the quality of education exemplary,
- an outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working,
- excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude.
What the school offers its staff
- the opportunity to make a difference,
- enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn,
- a supportive community of families and external partners,
- a friendly and inclusive working environment,
- talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team,
- comprehensive induction and probation support.
Reward & Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
- Excellent training and development opportunities, including full access to the National College courses and webinars
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
- Well-being app & staff discounts
- Occupational Health Service
- Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
- Free parking
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during recruitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Welcombe Hills School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 174 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Welcombe Hills School website
- Email address
- recruitment@unitymat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01789 266845
Special Needs
Arranging a visit to Welcombe Hills School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@unitymat.co.uk.
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