Assistant Headteacher

Job Description

Required: September 2026

Full time

Leadership range - L4 to L8

Castledon School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team and play a key role in the development of our brand new satellite provision in Canvey.

Castledon School is an 'Outstanding' special school supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs. Our new Canvey satellite provision will provide specialist education for pupils from school year 1 - 6 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) within a purpose-built learning environment.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a brand new provision from the outset. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of School, an experienced SEND leader, to develop the curriculum, systems and culture of the provision.

The role will be principally based at the Canvey satellite site, although there will be some work across the wider school, including collaboration with colleagues at the Castledon Wickford site for training, leadership development and whole-school initiatives.

We are looking for a leader who:

Has strong experience in SEND education, ideally including pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Can contribute to the development of a high-quality specialist curriculum
Is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex needs
Demonstrates strong safeguarding, pastoral and behaviour leadership
Works collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals
Is excited by the opportunity to help build and develop a new provision

Why join Castledon?

An Outstanding special school with a strong reputation for inclusive practice
The opportunity to help establish a brand new satellite provision
Support from an experienced SEND leadership team
A collaborative and supportive staff culture
Excellent CPD opportunities and access to NPQ leadership programmes
Opportunities for progression within Zenith Multi Academy Trust

Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

If you are a passionate and ambitious leader ready to help shape a new provision and make a lasting difference to pupils with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Information about the School

Castledon School is a community specialist school for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs from Year 1 to 14.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.