Assistant Headteacher

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to strengthen our Senior Leadership Team in order to ensure we can continue to raise standards, both academic and pastoral and ensure the school builds a reputation for excellence. In the first instance, the portfolio of the responsibility will be focused on Alternative Provision.

The Alternative Provision portfolio will include the leadership, management and operation of effective Alternative Provision practice and support for all pupils across the school’s off-site roll, including the day-to day leadership and management of staff. The successful applicant will ensure strategic planning is implemented across the Alternative Provision Vocational Pathway and Short Stay provision and facilitate inclusive practice across the school to ensure pupils with special educational needs are being given the best experiences possible. 

The successful candidate will lead the day-today leadership and management of staff and support with approaches for pupils with complex needs and barriers to learning.

Starting in September 2026, the role is up to Full Time and will be paid on TEAL’s Leadership pay scale points L9 to L14 (£63,070 - £71,330).

If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch as we would be happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

We offer specialist support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs and this is at the centre of everything we do.  We support our pupils to accelerate their academic, social and emotional skills development and ultimately enable them to positively engage with learning.  We have a strong, supportive and dedicated team who collectively work with all stakeholders to provide the best possible educational experience and environment. Our Trust moto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’.  We are genuinely committed to our pupils and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. 

Within The Education Alliance Multi Academy Trust, there are lots of opportunities for collaboration and also further opportunities to develop and progress.  As a trust, we are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives.  

For too long in many schools, staff have been asked to choose between being seen as good at their job and being a good mum, dad, partner, son, daughter or friend. We are doing everything we can to support our staff to balance the demands of their jobs and those at home.

To support this, we:

• Trust our staff to plan, prepare and assess at the best time for them, allowing them to go off-site in their PPA
• Have centralised our Behaviour Policy so teachers are freed up from supervising detentions
• Demand ethical leadership built on professional trust                                                              
• Reject fads and ensure our CPD is evidence-informed and predominantly subject specific
• Have reduced data collections to twice yearly                                                                                                           
• Do not expect staff to respond to emails outside normal working hours
• Do not deploy staff at other Trust schools unless it is at their request                                               

We have removed the following:

• Performance management objectives and performance-related pay
• Lesson observations and high stakes, toxic accountability                       
• Onerous marking policies                                               
• Requirements for daily or weekly lesson plans                       

Above all, we recognise that seeking to remove the number of tasks staff undertake will have little effect on improving work/home balance if this happens within a toxic culture.  To support this, we offer training for our leaders to ensure they are able to translate our values into behaviours which are built on the principles of dignity, respect, professionalism and integrity.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• A great programme of CPD and opportunities to collaborate with other teaching professionals across TEAL.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling or our virtual GP service.
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

What are we looking for?

You will be joining a well-established, committed team who are supportive and forward-thinking. We seek someone with experience of working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, who possesses the skills, knowledge and motivation to be able to make a difference.

The candidate will have a strong knowledge of statutory processes and experience of working with professionals and parents/carers, participating and engaging with referring schools and building relationships to succeed.

If you are an ambitious, committed and enthusiastic individual, who wants to be a significant part of supporting young people with SEMH needs, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure. 

If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Vicky Rhodes on rhodesv@erhub.org.uk or 01482 304162

Applications should be submitted by 11.59pm 23rd April 2026

It is anticipated interviews will be held w/c 27th April 2026

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf