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Assistant HeadteacherSEN

Assistant Headteacher Post 16 (Maternity Cover) SEN School

Oakley School · Tunbridge Wells · Kent

Job description

Strategic Lead for Phase 4 (Post 16)

Phase 4 Lead for Achievement, Curriculum and Teaching

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Futures & Destinations (Careers)

  • to demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive principles, support our ethos of providing a safe and positive environment for all our children and young people, enabling them to reach their full potential and develop their skills for life and independence
  • have excellent knowledge, expertise and experience of working with children and young people with SEND
  • be an excellent teacher and role model with a proven track record of supporting pupils’ progress
  • have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to adapt to different situations
  • have strong leadership experience with the confidence and ability to hold others to account
  • have the ability to build and develop excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
  • have personal drive, resilience and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  • to lead by example in setting a strong commitment to raising a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching school life
  • deliver whole school and specific training as required
  • to work with and support the Governing Body
  • from time to time any other task that may be required by the Head Teacher


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About this school

Oakley School

Community special school · Ages 4–19

Not rated
Pupils
224
Avg teacher salary
£46,607
Pupil:teacher ratio
7.2:1

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.

Location

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Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4NE

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
9 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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