Assistant Headteacher

We put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning focus) Location: Hazel Cottage School, Clinkham Wood, St Helens, WA11 7AP Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Salary: £55,000 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: November 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Hazel Cottage School is entering an exciting phase of development with the opening of our second site in St Helens. This is a unique opportunity for a unique candidate. We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to work across both our Fazakerley and St Helens sites, leading the improvement of teaching and learning and ensuring every pupil receives an outstanding educational experience. This is predominantly a non-teaching leadership role, offering a rare opportunity to influence practice across two specialist settings. You'll be at the forefront of developing outstanding pedagogy, coaching and empowering staff, and embedding high-quality teaching approaches that transform outcomes for children and young people with complex SEND needs. If you're passionate about inclusive education, thrive on developing others and have the vision to drive excellence across a growing specialist provision, we'd love to hear from you. As Assistant Headteacher, your primary focus will be on the quality of teaching and learning across both Hazel Cottage School sites. You'll work alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers to champion outstanding practice, support curriculum development and ensure all pupils experience engaging, meaningful and personalised learning. You will be confident in coaching teaching staff to improve quality, modelling and demonstrating high-quality teaching, and driving improvements through a sharp focus on pedagogy, evidence-informed practice and continuous professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of two thriving spe