Assistant Principal (Behaviour and Welfare)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Principal (Behaviour and Welfare) to join Break Through School.

Break Through is an independent day special school for children and young people with SEMH needs.   The school is part of Melrose Education limited. 

We are looking for an outstanding educational practitioner with relevant special educational needs experience. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, clear communication skills and can focus upon the needs of all of our learners. Excellent relationship building skills are essential, and you must be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate our learners in sometimes challenging situations. Ideally the successful applicant will have QTS/QTLS.

Break Through School and Melrose Education are committed to staff wellbeing and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.  We believe it is critical to invest not only in our learners and our education facilities, but also in our staff and have a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.

To find out more please contact Ruth Elliott (Principal) on 01322 440049.

We are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every learner and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant with require an enhanced DBS check.  Please note, references, safeguarding declarations, and social media checks will be secured before interview.

The successful applicant would be required to start employment by September 2025 or earlier if possible.   Applications will close on the 22nd April 2025.