Assistant Headteacher - Maternity Cover until January 2027
with responsibility for Careers Education
Grade L3- 5 £54,394 - £57,137
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join
our innovative and exciting school.
Critchill School caters for pupils aged 4 - 19 years with profound, severe and complex learning difficulties.
You will:
● Have leadership and SEND experience with the ability to motivate and inspire
● Be visionary, ambitious and self- reflective
● Lead our established Working Futures Careers programme and ensure its continual development.
● Lead on examinations, assessment and attendance.
● Be a consistently outstanding and effective classroom practitioner with the ability to
plan and deliver dynamic, personalised lessons
● Be creative, innovative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
● Enthusiastic with a proven record of successfully seeing projects and initiatives through to completion
● Provide appropriate learning opportunities for the full range of our pupil’s needs in line with our school’s vision and values
● A commitment to Trust improvement and a willingness to embrace the Trust’s values, core purpose and collaborative principles
● Be able to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and contribute to the strategic development of the school
We can offer:
● Lively and enthusiastic pupils who thrive within a supportive environment
● Our strong, inclusive links with local mainstream schools, colleges and community
● A hardworking and dedicated team
● Committed governors and parents who care about their school
It is strongly recommended that interested candidates call the Headteacher to discuss this position and arrange a visit to the school.
Closing date: 15/11/2026
Interview date: 26/11/2026
Commencement date: 22/02/2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent
spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.
