Assistant Headteachers - Hazel Oak SchoolCouncil

Assistant Head Teachers

1 x Behaviour & Attendance

1 x Inclusion & Provision

Full time, permanent

Leadership Scale L8 - L12 (£63,688 - £70,275)

Required January 2027 or as soon as possible

Due to continued growth, Hazel Oak School is seeking to appoint two outstanding Assistant Head Teachers to join our ambitious and experienced Senior Leadership Team, working alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers.

At Hazel Oak School, we believe that every child and young person deserves to feel that they belong, that they matter and that they can succeed. We are committed to creating a school where every pupil is known, valued, included and challenged. Through strong relationships, ambitious learning, meaningful participation and an unwavering belief in every pupil's potential, we enable pupils, families and staff to flourish together.

Our diverse special school supports pupils with a wide range of learning needs including autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and complex medical needs. Communication, wellbeing, preparation for adulthood and the functional application of learning are at the heart of everything we do. Our innovative curriculum brings learning to life through real-world experiences, helping every pupil develop a sense of belonging and achieve their full potential.

TWO EXCITING LEADERSHIP ROLES AVAILABLE:

Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion & Provision

A strategic leadership role focused on ensuring exceptional outcomes for pupils through high-quality SEND provision, inclusion and preparation for adulthood.

Key responsibilities include:

Whole-school lead for inclusion, SEND provision and EHCP compliance

Strategic lead for communication across the school

Lead for Preparation for Adulthood

Oversight of external professionals and multi-agency working

Strategic support for the primary phase

Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities

Staff appraisal, coaching and professional development

20% teaching commitment We are looking for a leader who can:

Champion inclusion and personalised learning

Lead and develop others through coaching and collaboration

Maintain ambitious expectations for every pupil

Focus on strengths before barriers and enable all pupils to participate and achieve

Inspire colleagues through creativity, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement

Assistant Head Teacher for Behaviour & Attendance

A strategic leadership role focused on pupil wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and pastoral support, ensuring every pupil is ready to learn and thrive. Key responsibilities include:

Whole-school lead for behaviour and pupil support

Strategic lead for attendance and compliance

Leadership of the Pastoral Team

Lead for neurodiversity and pupil voice

Strategic support for the secondary phase

Oversight of pupil transport arrangements

Team Teach Trainer responsibilities

Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities

Staff appraisal, coaching and professional development

20% teaching commitment

We are looking for a leader who can:

Champion trauma-informed and restorative approaches

Remove barriers to engagement and participation

Build strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals

Promote resilience, aspiration and high expectations

Lead strategic improvement while keeping pupil wellbeing at the centre of decision-making

Why Join Hazel Oak?

At Hazel Oak School, we recognise that pupils flourish when staff flourish. Our staff tell us they feel: Professional judgement is respected. Wellbeing and workload are considered. Professional growth is prioritised through high-quality CPD, coaching and leadership development. Contributions are recognised and celebrated.

We can offer you:

Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

Regular CPD opportunities

Health and wellbeing support through an external provider

Salary sacrifice for childcare costs

Subsidised public transport costs

Subsidised eye tests and glasses for DSE users

You will join a collaborative and welcoming team where difference is celebrated as a strength, innovation is encouraged, and every colleague contributes to shaping the future of our school.

Come and See Us

We warmly welcome pre-application visits and encourage prospective candidates to experience our school community first-hand.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Maisie Franklin, Headteacher's PA [email protected] or on 0121 744 4162.

This is your chance to be a part of something special.

Apply for these roles through My New Term at:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/104130/EDV-2026-HOS-34892

Further information about the school can be found on our website: https://www.hazel-oak.co.uk/ “Reaching for the Stars”

Closing date for applications is Thursday 8 October 2026 (5:00 pm)

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 12 October 2026.

Hazel Oak School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Safer Recruitment checks, online searches.

Hazel Oak strives to be a fully inclusive school, supporting a diverse workforce with equity as a key priority. In supporting applications from neuro diverse applicants, we adapt recruitment processes to include all candidates.

The post falls under the requirements of the Fluency Duty (part of the Immigration Act 2016) which makes it a requirement for all public sector workers operating in ‘customer facing’ role to be able to speak fluent English.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender assignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.