Assistant Headteacher – Quality of Education ( Teaching Role )
Location: Colchester
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
A brand-new specialist school in Colchester, supporting students aged 8–16 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, is seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to lead on the Quality of Education across the provision.
If you are passionate about shaping a high-quality curriculum, raising standards, and ensuring every student receives a personalised, engaging, and therapeutic education, this is an incredible opportunity.
About the Role
As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a central role in developing, delivering, and monitoring the curriculum and teaching standards across the school.
This is a teaching leadership position initially with a teaching commitment of around 50%, which will reduce as the staff team grows. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the Associate Headteacher.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing, embedding and quality-assuring an inclusive, ambitious curriculum
Leading teaching and learning across the school, ensuring consistently high standards
Coaching, mentoring and developing teachers and support staff
Using data and assessment effectively to drive progress and personalised learning
Modelling outstanding classroom practice, particularly for learners with ASC and SEMH
Driving a culture of high expectations, creativity and continuous improvement
Supporting behaviour, safeguarding and wider school development as part of the SLT
About You
Strong teaching experience within SEND, ASC or SEMH settings
Must hold a QTS
A deep understanding of curriculum design and high-quality pedagogy
The ability to lead by example and influence whole-school improvement
Skills in coaching, mentoring and developing others
Resilience, creativity and a commitment to child-centred practice
What's on Offer
Salary £50,000 – £55,000
Opportunity to shape curriculum and teaching from day one
A phased teaching commitment that will lessen as the school grows
Close support from the Associate Headteacher and Executive Headteacher
Exceptional CPD and career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
A rare chance to influence the culture and success of a brand-new school
Contact Details:
To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jordanna Osborn at 02394211147 or josborn@compassltd.co.uk
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.
