Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum)

As Assistant Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership for curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment across the school. You'll champion high-quality education, support school improvement priorities and ensure all students have access to a rich, engaging and ambitious curriculum. You will work alongside senior leaders, middle leaders and teaching teams to develop outstanding classroom practice, drive continuous improvement and create a culture of high expectations for both students and staff. Please note: This role is not suitable for ECTs/NQTs. What you will be doing

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and quality of education across the school.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment through coaching, mentoring and quality assurance.
• Develop and embed a clear curriculum vision that supports outstanding student outcomes.
• Lead and support Heads of Department to raise standards and improve practice.
• Use data and evidence-informed approaches to evaluate impact and inform improvement.
• Oversee staff development, professional learning and curriculum-focused CPD.
• Support curriculum innovation and ensure teaching strategies meet the needs of autistic learners.
• Promote high expectations, inclusive practice and exceptional educational experiences for every student.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning, self-evaluation and strategic leadership.
• Be a visible and inspirational presence within the school community.
  
  We're looking for a dedicated and experienced leader who can combine strategic thinking with strong classroom expertise.
• Bachelors Degree, QTS and commitment to complete the NPQSL
• Significant teaching and leadership experience within school settings.
• A proven track record of improving teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, assessment and school improvement.
• Experience leading CPD, coaching and developing colleagues.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and challenge staff to achieve excellence.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience working with students with SEND, autism or complex learning needs is highly desirable.
  
  Brookthorpe Hall School is part of Options Autism, within Outcomes First Group, one of the UK's leading providers of specialist education.
Our purpose is simple: to build incredible futures by empowering young people to develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive in education and beyond. Since opening our state-of-the-art school in 2022, we have continued to grow and develop a learning environment where students are supported to achieve exceptional personal and academic progress., Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for students with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support