Assistant Head

Assistant Head Position

Salary Leadership Scale L12 - L15

Full Time / Start Date: September 2026

The positive impact you can have on a young person's life is likely to be the reason you became an educator. At Slated Row School, that impact will be greater than you could have imagined. If you share the ethos of ‘Hope, Dignity and Respect’ to create the best possible outcomes for our students, then we are the school for you.

Slated Row School is an all age (Reception to Year 14) special school for students with complex learning difficulties, across 2 sites in Milton Keynes. The successful applicant will work across both the Wolverton and Kents Hill campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hardworking, caring, friendly and committed group of practitioners in an Exceptional and Strong school (Ofsted March 2026).

We seek to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head, committed to fostering a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. This key leadership position will oversee pastoral care, student well-being and the development of a positive school culture that supports students' personal and social growth.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who can deliver effective leadership and management within their specific Key stage. The successful candidate will want to build upon the Key stage’s achievements to date, whilst adding their own creative stamp, ensuring that our students develop personally and continue to make excellent progress across all aspects of school life. We hope the successful candidate is dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and achievement of every child; and wants to make a difference.

The benefits of working at our school are that every day brings a sense of achievement and progress, as you work alongside colleagues who are committed and enjoy working collaboratively. You will be part of a team where skills, knowledge and enthusiasm is recognised and appreciated.

If you would like to join an outstanding, enthusiastic, and dedicated team then we look forward to receiving your letter of interest no more than one A4 side.

To apply for this post, please email Teri-Lea Goulding at HR@slatedrow.com

Deadline: Friday 15th May 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 19st May 2026

Interviews : Wednesday 20th May 2026

You must complete an application form to be considered for the role.