Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher – Cherry Tree School (Walsall) Independent Special School Contract type: Full Time, Permanent Salary L1 – L5 on the National Teachers’ Leadership Scale (dependent on experience) Start Date: 01/09/2026 Cherry Tree School in Walsall is part a rapidly growing group of independent special schools with locations in the West Midlands, Cheshire and the Northwest, providing specialist education and therapeutic support to children and young people, aged 3 to 19, with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism, cognition and learning needs, including severe learning difficulties.​ About Us At the Hopedale Group, we are passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs. We believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and understood. Across our family of schools, experienced educators and therapists work together within a therapeutic community model, ensuring each pupil receives personalised provision built around their individual strengths and needs.​ Our school provides a nurturing, therapeutic and ambitious learning environment where pupils are supported to achieve academically, socially and emotionally. We pride ourselves on creating a culture where relationships matter, staff wellbeing is prioritised, and every child is encouraged to thrive. We are now seeking an exceptional, compassionate and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our school leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs. Our schools are consistently recognised for high standards, strong outcomes and nurturing environments where pupils grow in confidence, independence and resilience. About the Role As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in promoting the school’s vision, ethos and strategic development, while