SLT / Assistant Headteacher

EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A SEN / SPECIALIST SETTING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POSITION.

This is a senior leadership opportunity at an established, repeatedly Outstanding special school for pupils aged 2-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties.

Amwell View School has grown significantly and now operates across multiple sites, including innovative satellite provisions and a planned secondary expansion. You would join at a point of strategic growth, with the chance to shape provision across a developing multi-site model.

This role would suit an experienced special school senior leader ready to widen their influence, contribute to whole-school strategy, and strengthen therapeutic practice and culture.

Why Join Amwell View? Work in a Consistently Outstanding School

• Rated Outstanding across multiple Ofsted inspections, most recently 2024

• Strong, stable leadership

• Clear long-term vision and growth plan

Be Part of Strategic Expansion

• Established main site plus three satellite provisions

• Secondary expansion planned (2028)

• Opportunity to shape systems, culture and provision across sites

Lead in a Therapeutic, Child-Centred Culture

• Strong emphasis on communication (Makaton, symbols, SALT partnership)

• Therapeutic thinking embedded in behaviour support

• Multi-disciplinary working is routine, not occasional

Genuine Investment in Staff Development

• Clear commitment to growing internal talent

• Active support for leadership progression

• Involvement in CPD delivery, mentoring and safer recruitment

• Strong culture of professional reflection and improvement

Exceptional Learning Environment

• Therapy swimming pool

• Sensory room

• Soft play

• Dance studio

• Specialist teaching spaces across sites

• Dedicated community classroom provision

What You'll Gain

• Senior leadership influence in a large, complex special school

• Strategic involvement in school improvement planning

• Line management and staff development experience

• Deputy DSL experience

• Exposure to satellite provision leadership

• Experience contributing to expansion and capacity growth

This role is a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully to direction, culture and standards across a growing organisation.

Ideal Background

The school is looking for:

• Strong special school experience (SLD/PMLD)

• Experience leading teams and improving teaching

• Knowledge of SEND curriculum planning

• Commitment to therapeutic approaches

If you are an experienced SEND leader looking to broaden your strategic impact within an established and expanding Outstanding school, this is a strong platform.