Assistant Headteacher Special school Fixed Term Maternity cover contract Post half term start ideally (can be September) Focus on behaviour and learning We are working on behalf of a lovely special based in South Bristol that are looking for an educational leader who has a passion for supporting student's personal development and academic success. The school look after a range of special needs & disabilities for ages 4-16. They are a vibrant school community that are going through an exciting period of growth at the moment. The role This role is incredibly varied but will have a big focus on promoting positive behaviour and creating a learning environment that fosters engagement and achievement. You will work closely with staff, students, and families to implement effective strategies that support individual needs and contribute to the school’s wider goals. If you are an innovative and empathetic leader with a strong background in Behaviour and Learning, we encourage you to apply! Experience in a special school environment is preferential but the school are open to a wide range of applications. Due to this role being a SLT position, it is essential that you have had some form of senior role experience within a school environment. Working with Long-term Teachers: We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance Team. In addition you will receive: - Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities - Permanent job roles - Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process - Working to Agency Workers Regulations - Interview preparation, advice and support - Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay