Assistant Headteacher (Post-16 Centre Lead)

Location: Derbyshire
Closing date: 09 March 2025

Alfreton Park is a lively, successful Special School for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher who has extremely high expectations to ensure children and young people regardless of gender, ethnicity and religion achieve to the best of their ability.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Assistant Headteacher to lead our Post-16 Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our students, to shape the school’s post-16 provision for approximately 25 students, in a brand-new centre a few minutes’ walk from our main school building. Part of the provision is a charity-run café, providing our students with vocational training and real work experience.

The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring outstanding provision, guiding our students through their post-16 journey with care and dedication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Post-16 Centre, ensuring high-quality education and support for students with special educational needs.
  • Develop and implement innovative and personalised learning programs.
  • Support the professional development of staff and promote a culture of collaboration.
  • Work closely with families, external agencies, and the wider community to ensure the success of our students.
  • Hold pastoral responsibility for post-16 students, including DSL status.
  • Drive forward our already established careers provision and develop this further, ensuring it links to an inspiring and challenging curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Proven experience in leadership, ideally within a special educational needs setting.
  • An understanding of post-16 education and transition planning.
  • Passion for supporting young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Why Alfreton Park Special School?

  • A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

If you are an inspiring leader ready to take on a key role in shaping the future of our Post-16 Centre, we’d love to hear from you. More information about our school is available on our website.

*Please ensure you state clearly all relevant qualifications including specific grades and a comprehensive employment history including months and years worked from and to.

An informal tour of the school will take place at 3:45 on Tuesday 25th February  2025, please contact Jane Osment on 01773 483330 for further information. 

NB: References will be taken prior to interview.

Provisional Interview Date: 26/27 March 2025