Marshfields School
England
£71,330 - £78,702 per year
Salary:
LPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
14 October 2025
Job overview
Pay Scale: L14 - L18
Are you an ambitious leader ready to take the next step? Do you have a secure knowledge of effective provision for pupils with a wide range of SEND needs?
Marshfields Special School wishes to appoint, on a full-time basis, an energetic, creative and inspiring Assistant Headteacher to help lead our school in the next stage of its development.
Marshfields School is a 191 place special provision for students aged 7 to 19 with a wide range of Learning Difficulties. In September 2023 the school achieved a 'Good' Ofsted Inspection Rating which reflected the school's ethos that every student matters. The school currently has a well balanced budget and places the continued success of the students at the forefront of everything we do.
We are looking to recruit someone who:
* Is driven, highly ambitious and enthusiastic
* Has a strong understanding of effective provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and SEND legislation.
* Shows a commitment to an ambitious curriculum, excellent teaching and learning which leads to pupils developing independence
* Is an excellent communicator and able to build effective partnerships with families, staff, governors and the wider community
* Has a flexible approach to working
* Has a strong commitment to inclusion
* Has a secure understanding of effective safeguarding
In return we offer:
* Pupils who are, eager to learn and genuinely proud of their school
* The opportunity to make a real and significant difference to young people's lives.
* A supportive parent/carer community
* Excellent opportunities for professional development
* Committed and dedicated staff
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 14 October at 12 noon.
Interview Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Start Date: From 1 January 2026 or to be negotiated
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Kim Pizzo, School Business Manager, to arrange, via email or telephone ,
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please feel free to contact Ian Graham, Headteacher,
Marshfields Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body follows safer recruitment practice and Enhanced DBS checks with Barred list will be required from the successful candidate. For all shortlisted candidates references will be requested in advance and online searches will take place.
To apply please complete the school application form.
About Marshfields School
Marshfields School
Eastern Close, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 4PP
United Kingdom
Marshfields School is a successful Y3 to Y14 Special School for students with complex learning difficulties. Small classes mean that our teachers get to know the needs of all individuals in their care and plan the curriculum accordingly.
Marshfields students are well motivated and eager to learn with excellent levels of attendance. Student outcomes and behaviour are good.
We are a designated hub school for Peterborough, providing CPD and expertise in Moderate Learning Difficulties provision across the city.
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