Leadership Scale Full time Permanent Foxfield School is seeking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher to join their highly successful secondary school for pupils with complex learning difficulties. The Assistant Headteacher will have leadership and management responsibility to continue the outstanding provision and excellent outcomes for all our pupils. The Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, other Assistant Headteachers and Governors to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school development plans. The Assistant Headteacher will be an outstanding practitioner, an experienced curriculum and team leader, a leader in assessment for learning and assessing pupils' progress and a key person in the senior management team. The post holder will need to have a good knowledge of educational issues and are expected to keep up to date with, lead on and work in conjunction with the Deputy Headteacher and Pathway Leaders on improving pedagogy and practice across both school sites. The Assistant Headteacher will be a model professional setting an excellent example to teaching and support staff. They will actively promote enrichment, entitlement and achievement through building and implementing agreed school policies. Previous experience will include the leadership of a team, or equivalent, and the ability to support and challenge staff to ensure outstanding classroom practice. The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues. They will have excellent communication skills and be passionate in improving outcomes for pupils. Are you a successful and passionate whole school leader, ready for the next step in your career, or a new challenge? This role is an exciting opportunity to join a very successful special school and be part of a highly committed staff team. For more information please contact the school office: 0151 6418810 Application forms and supporting letters should be returned to hr@foxfieldschoool.co.uk The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd June at 12.00pm. Interviews will take place on the week commencing 30th June. Visits to the school are welcomed.