Assistant Head Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team, leading Teaching and Learning in a primary setting. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will combine outstanding classroom practice with strategic leadership, inspiring staff, nurturing talent, and ensuring every pupil thrives. What you'll be doing as an Assistant Headteacher: Lead by example through high-quality teaching while contributing to senior leadership and daily operational oversight, with a focus on the primary provision
Oversee curriculum planning, timetable development, and ensure a broad, balanced offer, including responsibility for primary provision and teaching and learning across the school
Analyse performance data to inform improvement strategies and drive progress across areas of responsibility
Maintain quality assurance and professional standards, including performance management, governance reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safeguarding practices are robust, current, and effectively implemented
Support pupil progress and review processes, working closely with the SENCO to plan, monitor, and evaluate individual programmes
Promote a positive school culture by inspiring staff, modelling values, and fostering strong relationships, collaboration, and high expectations
Lead staff development, including induction, CPD, appraisal, recruitment, and support for early career and unqualified teachers
Ensure accountability for the effectiveness of the primary provision, clearly defining roles and evaluating performance to improve outcomes
Work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies while contributing to strategic planning and efficient use of resources to support school improvement.

What we're looking for: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant degree
Strong knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with SEN needs
Experience as a senior leader and line managing staff within a primary setting
Proven track record of leading change in a primary setting
Detailed knowledge of the national curriculum, exam specifications, and Ofsted frameworks
Excellent communication skills
Why join us? Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.

A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.
A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career. As an Assistant Headteacher you will have access to an attractive benefits package including; Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
Who are we? Opened in 2015, Arc School Old Arley is an independent special day school situated within a rural village near Nuneaton, affording children and young people the opportunity to take part in a range of activities within the local community. The spacious school environment is bright and welcoming with a variety of different learning spaces inside and outside Our school has a particular focus on taking learning outside the classroom into the grounds and community beyond and working in partnership with other organisations to enrich opportunities for children and young people. Arc School Old Arley is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the