ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (SEN)

Location

GREAT ARLEY SCHOOL
Holly Road , Thornton Cleveleys , Lancashire , FY5 4HH
Tel: 01253 821072
School website: www.great-arley.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 109

Information

Great Arley Special School is a moderate learning difficulty special school, based in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. The school caters for pupils aged between 4 – 16 years. Supporting learning for a wide, varied and complex range of SEN and is commissioned for 100 students.
The school has developed the provision and curriculum to cater for children with a much wider range of more complex needs. Pupils are admitted from the Boroughs of Fylde and Wyre and, occasionally, from areas outside the Boroughs.
We have exciting full time, permanent Assistant Headteacher opportunities at the school commencing in January 2026.
The Governor Board wishes to appoint dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking Assistant Headteachers, whose inspiration, passion and leadership will continue to oversee the operational, educational, and strategic direction of the school through the ever-changing priorities of the SEND educational landscape, locally and nationally.
The positions present a fantastic opportunity for visionary and innovative leaders who are ready to take on the challenge and opportunity to continue making a difference to lives our young people, preparing them for their adulthood.
We want Assistant Headteachers who will:
• Make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and life prospects of all children at our school.
• Empower our students with knowledge, confidence, self-belief, life skills and strategies appropriate to their learning differences as well as promoting positive mental health, so that they can go forward in the modern world respecting themselves, others and achieve their very best in today’s world.
• Be committed to empowering pupils with the knowledge, confidence, life skills, and tailored strategies they need to thrive according to their individual learning profiles. We promote positive mental health and support our students to move forward with respect for themselves and others, aiming always to help them achieve their full potential in today’s world.
• Demonstrate and model excellence in curriculum design, pupil engagement, and participation, meeting the needs of a diverse and complex student population. Ensure the school consistently meets all statutory requirements, including those related to safeguarding and health and safety.
• Hold high aspirations for every learner, regardless of their starting point, supporting them to reach their full potential and successfully transition to the next stage of education or life. Celebrate and build upon each student’s progress, achievements, and success.
• Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders, to ensure an inclusive and equitable community, building and cementing positive relationships with an outfacing supportive approach.
• Ensure expectations that teaching and learning is of the highest quality at all levels within a responsive curriculum model that meets adapts to the unique needs and abilities of each student.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Closing Date: 9am 22/09/2025

More Information can be found at https://www.great-arley.lancsngfl.ac.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

03/10/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would encourage prospective candidates to come along and visit the school to experience it first hand and meet the pupils and staff. Visit days have been arranged for 10th and 19th September. Please call the school office on 01253 821072 to arrange a suitable time.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The application form is attached to the advert.. Completed applications should be returned via email to Gemma Anderson (School Business Manager) gemma.anderson@greatarley.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.