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Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Highfield School · Ossett · Wakefield

Job description

The Governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Headteacher with a passion for learning, and with proven leadership and management skills, to join the leadership team in this specialist secondary school for pupils with a range of severe learning difficulties including those with autism, and those with complex learning difficulties and associated behaviours.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

  • A proven track record in successful leadership of students with SEND
  • Commitment, drive and passion for improving outcomes for students with SEND
  • Ambition, enthusiasm, resilience and a desire to make a difference
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and a sound understanding of the demands and responsibilities of an Assistant Headteacher
  • Passion and commitment for the highest standards of achievement across the school
  • High expectations of what can be achieved with outstanding classroom practice
  • The ability to lead and motivate others

Please see application pack for full details.

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About this school

Highfield School

Foundation special school · Ages 11–19

Not rated
Pupils
208
Avg teacher salary
£48,102
Pupil:teacher ratio
7.7:1
Academy trust
Education Ossett - Community Trust

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 9BS

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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