Package Description

Assistant Headteacher

Worksop 
£35,000 - £50,000 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

New School Opening 2026

Step into a thrilling new chapter with Keys Group!

Join us as Assistant Headteacher at our brand-new SEN school opening soon in Worksop!

Take a leadership role in shaping SEND provision from the ground up, working with a dedicated team to create an inclusive, thriving environment where every child can succeed!
 

About Keys Group

At Keys, we provide specialist therapeutic education and essential support for young people with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges.

We tailor learning for pupils who’ve struggled in mainstream schools or face risks like missing education, vulnerability, or exclusion.

Following the National Curriculum, our schools offer core subjects plus vocational courses and personal development.

With schools in various locations, including some alongside our residential homes, we create personalised learning to meet each pupil’s unique needs.

Our mission is to build a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive. With strong Ofsted ratings, we’re proud to lead in educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Join the Senior Leadership Team to lead and manage the school effectively
• Understand and drive the school’s improvement strategies
• Oversee teaching standards, curriculum, and pupil progress monitoring
• Manage staff teams and resources
• Deputise for the Associate and Executive Headteachers when needed
• Lead daily teaching and learning operations
• Support staff development in teaching skills and practice
• Contribute to staff appraisals and new staff inductions
• Deliver a small teaching timetable
•  Identify and report safeguarding trends; ensure strong safeguarding across sites
• Provide safeguarding training
• Manage diverse behavioural needs to support staff
• Attend multi-agency meetings to support pupils

 Requirements

• Proven track record in school improvement and leadership
• Currently a Senior Leader seeking a new challenge
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted framework and independent school standards
• Demonstrated leadership in safeguarding, curriculum planning, and staff management
• Exceptional practitioner skilled at raising teaching and learning standards
• Expert in behaviour management, able to enforce high standards school-wide
• Deep understanding of the SEND code of practice and support for SEND students
• Solid working knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card 
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts  
• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

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