Assistant Headteacher

Magdalen Court School provides education for approximately 90 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.

Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil's individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.

By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.

We have a vacancy for Assistant Headteacher to start in January 2025.

Salary: £47706

Main Purpose of Job:

Carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for Assistant Headteachers and the school's own policy.

Working directly with the Headteacher in:

• Formulating the aims and objectives of the schools


• Implementing the policies through which school priorities are achieved


• Managing staff and resources proactively


• Taking responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher and/or Deputy Headteacher


• Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher as required


• Taking a proactive lead in areas defined through the school development plan


• Being an effective leader in change management


• Developing the roles and responsibilities of the wider leadership team


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main focus of the role will be to lead the coordination of Key Stages 4 and 5 and preparing the learners for adulthood and employability with a focus on careers, personal development and independence. This will include ensuring a smooth transition between classes and cohesion across the curriculum as well as consistency around the expectations of the pupils.

This post will also play a role in monitoring, evaluation, and assessment across the school.

Please check the job description for more information.

Magdalen Court School is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities.

Successful applicants must be suitable to work with children and will need to undertake the following before commencing employment:


• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Certificate with barred list information



• Receipt of two satisfactory employer references one of which must be from your current or most recent employer



• Satisfactory verification of relevant qualifications



• Satisfactory health check



• We will carry out an online search about candidates for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.


All new employees will be required to undertake mandatory training required by the school.

The above duties are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Senior Leadership Team.

How to apply:

To download an application pack, please visit www.magdalencourt.org

Please complete an application form in full and return to: haustin@magdalencourt.org

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 03/06/2024

Please note that if you have not received a reply within 28 days of the closing date you must assume that, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This job description will be kept under review and may be amended via consultation with the individual, Governing Body and/or Senior Leadership Team as required.

Please state your subject specialism/area of interest on the application form.

A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

When completing application forms, applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for an interview. Particular attention should be made to supplying a full career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria. Following updated guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, Magdalen Court School will undertake an online check of all shortlisted candidates.

For any enquiries please email: haustin@magdalencourt.org

Please note that we reserve the right to conclude the application period before the closing date. We will be reviewing the applications and shortlisting for this post during the advertising period and the role may therefore be filled prior to the closing date.

Magdalen Court School provides education for approximately 90 pupils with special educational needs. The focus for the school is to support pupils with high levels of anxiety and specific learning difficulties including autism.

Magdalen Court School strives to create an environment where each pupil's individual strengths, talents and aptitudes are nurtured and developed. It is an inclusive school which works to provide a first-class education that encourages pupils to think independently and to develop their full intellectual, creative and physical potential. Its success is the result of the recognition of the unique worth and importance of each child.

By knowing every pupil socially, emotionally and academically, Magdalen Court School can be sure that each pupil will flourish and acquire the confidence and self-belief to achieve a fulfilling and successful future and to become confident, accomplished and ambitious young adults.