Assistant Head Teacher

Eastwood Grange are recruiting for a Assistant Head Teacher for a May 2025 start. We are looking for an outstanding relationship builder, with a passion for providing children and young people with special needs with the best possible education.

Eastwood Grange School is located in the village of Ashover in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. We are an independent school providing specialist education and care services, registered to take up to 50 children and young people aged 5-18 years with a range of needs. These include social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, complex needs such as attachment disorders, trauma or anxiety, a high functioning autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The role will include a curriculum focus for the lower key stages across the school. This will involve ensuring that a consistent curriculum is being provided across the area, with a constant drive for progression and improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing teaching standards across the school and will undertake the role of SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator). Training and support will be provided for the SENCO qualification. This role requires a proactive leader with a trauma-informed practice approach who can foster an environment that prioritizes students' holistic well-being and educational needs. Familiarity with the PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) model is desirable.

For more information regarding the roles and responsibilities of this role, please follow the link attached to our careers website.

The successful candidate for this role will ideally have the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record in teaching.

• Experience of working with children and young people with SEMH needs, would be an advantage.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and support teaching staff to achieve high standards.

• Experience of working with children who have identified needs as set out in their EHCPs and/or willingness to undertake SENCO training (school will support qualification), in order to lead on all children’s annual reviews and PEPs and to give supportive feedback in the LAC process.

• Familiarity and/or willingness to adopt the PACE approach and/or other trauma-informed practices.

• Experience in delivering or facilitating staff training in inclusive teaching strategies.

• An understanding of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum models

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.