Assistant Head Teachers (x2)

Hazel Oak School · Solihull, West Midlands

Assistant Head Teachers (x2) at Hazel Oak School, based in Solihull, West Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Solihull, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
9 hours ago
Closes
8 Oct 2026
Sector
Teacher

Reference 138fc4c50a9dec5830bbfb6583e72e71a18cd743

About the role

1. Assistant Head Teacher for Inclusion & Provision

A strategic leadership role focused on ensuring exceptional outcomes for pupils through high-quality SEND provision, inclusion and preparation for adulthood.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Whole-school lead for inclusion, SEND provision and EHCP compliance
  • Strategic lead for communication across the school
  • Lead for Preparation for Adulthood
  • Oversight of external professionals and multi-agency working
  • Strategic support for the primary phase
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities
  • Staff appraisal, coaching and professional development
  • 20% teaching commitment

We are looking for a leader who can:

  • Champion inclusion and personalised learning
  • Lead and develop others through coaching and collaboration
  • Maintain ambitious expectations for every pupil
  • Focus on strengths before barriers and enable all pupils to participate and achieve
  • Inspire colleagues through creativity, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement

2. Assistant Head Teacher for Behaviour & Attendance

A strategic leadership role focused on pupil wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and pastoral support, ensuring every pupil is ready to learn and thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Whole-school lead for behaviour and pupil support
  • Strategic lead for attendance and compliance
  • Leadership of the Pastoral Team
  • Lead for neurodiversity and pupil voice
  • Strategic support for the secondary phase
  • Oversight of pupil transport arrangements
  • Team Teach Trainer responsibilities
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities
  • Staff appraisal, coaching and professional development
  • 20% teaching commitment

We are looking for a leader who can:

  • Champion trauma-informed and restorative approaches
  • Remove barriers to engagement and participation
  • Build strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals
  • Promote resilience, aspiration and high expectations
  • Lead strategic improvement while keeping pupil wellbeing at the centre of decision-making

Reference: 138fc4c50a9dec5830bbfb6583e72e71a18cd743 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Hazel Oak School

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