Assistant Headteacher (Direct Contract)
Location: Hull
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Depends on Experience
Start Date: ASAP
GSL Education are seeking an ambitious and resilient Assistant Headteacher to join a specialist Alternative Provision / SEND setting supporting learners aged 14–19 within a vocational education environment. This permanent leadership role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong commitment to inclusion, behaviour, and improving outcomes for young people with additional needs. SENCO responsibility desirable, but not essential.
The Role as an Assistant Headteacher
As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher in the strategic and operational leadership of the provision. You will help drive high standards across behaviour, teaching and learning, safeguarding, and staff development, while embedding an inclusive, trauma-informed culture.
Key Responsibilities for a Assistant Headteacher
* Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the provision
* Lead on an identified area such as behaviour, inclusion, attendance, or curriculum
* Support staff performance, development, and wellbeing
* Promote high-quality teaching and vocational learning pathways
* Work collaboratively with parents/carers, local authorities, and external agencies
* Ensure safeguarding, SEND, and AP statutory compliance
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Experience within AP, SEND, SEMH, or specialist settings
* Proven leadership or middle leadership experience
* Strong behaviour management and restorative practice skills
* Secure knowledge of SEND and safeguarding frameworks
* A resilient, solution-focused leadership approach
Why Join GSL Education?
* Permanent leadership role in a specialist setting
* Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
* Ongoing CPD and leadership development
* Dedicated consultant support
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
If you are a driven Assistant Headteacher ready to make a meaningful impact within an AP / SEND vocational provision, apply today with your CV.