Assistant Head of School

Assistant Head of School (0453)

Salary: £54,927 - £60,619 (L2-L6) Category: Education Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Beeches School Hours: 40 hours per week Closing Date: 22nd October 2026

At Aurora Beeches in Cranborne, we believe in giving young people aged 11–16 the tools and opportunities to create the lives they want for themselves. With high-quality teaching, excellent individual support, and a range of expert-led, integrated therapy, we support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism and other associated conditions. Our beautiful setting provides a unique environment to inspire learning, engagement, and personal growth.

We're excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and driven educator to join our Senior Leadership Team at Aurora Beeches School as Assistant Head of School.

Your Role This is a pivotal leadership position where you'll work closely with the Head of School, Principal, and SLT to shape the strategic direction of SEND provision. You'll lead on inclusive teaching practices, drive standards, and support staff development to ensure every learner receives the education they deserve.

You'll also play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school, contributing to whole-school initiatives, staff development, curriculum planning, and community engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Champion high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across the school
• Support and develop teaching staff through CPD and training
• Monitor pupil progress and drive improvements in attainment
• Contribute to school development planning and self-assessment
• Foster strong relationships with families, external agencies and the wider community

Successful candidate qualities:

Essential:

• PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
• The ability to teach Geography and/or History up to GCSE level

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a college environment, ideally in specialist education.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students' progress.
• Good IT skills and understand of how IT can be used to support learning.
• Ability to remain calm and reflective when working in a challenging environment.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative, be well organised, prioritise effectively and achieve results against deadlines.
• Ability to engage students in positive enabling relationships.