Leicestershire County Council
Assistant Headteacher for Teaching, Learning and Assessment ( Internal applicants only))
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Assistant Headteacher for Teaching, Learning and Assessment ( Internal applicants only))
PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield HBEP (Glenfield), Glenfield Annexe, Station Road, LE3 8BQ (Note: Some travel will be necessary between sites)
Salary: £61,534 - £67,898 per annum (excluding London Weighting) (L8–L12, pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 9th July 2026 Interview Date(s): To be confirmed (TBC)
About the Role
Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire County Council’s specialist provision for school-aged children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. As part of its development, this role will support the Secondary phase of Oakfield School as it expands, ensuring vulnerable pupils have access to tailored educational support to secure their next steps.
Role Overview: The Secondary Phase Leader (Teaching & Learning) will:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for teaching, learning, and assessment in the Secondary phase.
- Ensure assessment systems are robust, effective, and evidence pupil progress from individual starting points.
- Support high standards of teaching and learning through quality assurance, coaching, continuous professional development (CPD), appraisal, and line management of:
- Early Career Teachers (ECT)
- Unqualified Teachers (UQT)
- Relevant support staff (e.g., speech/language therapists, SEN specialists).
Collaboratively work with:
- School leaders
- Staff
- Parents/carers
- Leicestershire schools
- Local Authority Inclusion Team
- External agencies To deliver inclusion, safeguarding, health & safety, behaviour management, attendance progression, and pupil reintegration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, Inspire & Coordinate
- Lead implementation of assessment systems in Secondary, ensuring systems track meaningful progress.
Support Reintegration & Outcomes
- Ensure assessment tools provide clear insights for evaluating teaching quality and pupil progress.
- Collaborate with teams to analyse trends and inform decisions on pupil reintegration strategies.
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Accountability & Leadership
- Lead the ECT programme and fulfil statutory duties (e.g., QTS assessments, safeguarding).
- Design and manage professional development programmes for staff.
- Represent the school in external stakeholder meetings.
Promote Inclusion & Engagement
- Model inclusive practices and promoting education for all pupils, including those with complex needs.
- Ensure all pupils feel valued, respected, and supported in a cohesive learning environment.
What We Offer
- Unique Learning Environment: Work in a fast-paced, purpose-built school addressing the needs of excluded/vulnerable young people.
- Professional Development: Ongoing CPD, coaching, and leadership opportunities.
- Supportive Team Culture: Belong to a collaborative, skilled workforce committed to youth outcomes.
- Impactful Work: Directly influence life-changing outcomes for vulnerable children.
- Flexibility: Solely internal post (open to internal candidates only), with a keen willingness to explore flexible work patterns (e.g., term-time hours as agreed).
Note: Applicants are required to pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About You
Essential Criteria
To be considered, applicants must demonstrate the ability to:
- Moderate experience in teaching the Secondary phase AND/OR specialist training settings.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Substantial experience with:
- Children with complex needs (including behavioural & educational challenges)
- Pupil reintegration strategies
- SEND legislation/internal SEN policy guidance
- Strategic leadership in:
- Curriculum improvement and evidence-based practices
- Whole-school impact metrics
- Addressing national educational challenges (e.g., Ofsted requirements, local inclusion strategies)
- Qualifications:
- QTLS preferred/present (active registration/working towards)
- LCC Designated Safeguarding Training or equivalent
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Desirable Attributes
- Passion for inclusion & equality in educational environments
- Understanding of Leicestershire’s Children Act and county-wide safeguarding frameworks
Reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities will be provided. Leicestershire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer.
Flexible Working
While this role has been initially designated full-time, we are open to discussing:
- Part-time, job-sharing, or term-time work
- Flexible start/end times
- Hybrid models (e.g., occasional site visits)
For informal enquiries, please contact the recruiting lead:
Vicky Edwards (Executive Headteacher) 📞 07860 611280 | ✉ Victoria.edwards@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
Application Process
- Candidates only open to internal apprenticeships may submit:
- A harmonised CV
- Supporting statement addressing key selection criteria (Failure to provide this Step 1 will necessitate a rejection)
- Avoid application misuse: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applicants are received.
For suggestions on crafting presentation statements, please review "How to Apply" on our employment portal.
Disability support:
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About Leicestershire County Council
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- Valuing Culture
- Support Systems
- Opportunities for Innovation
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