Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher at Thomas Bewick School

To start: As soon as possible or 1 January 2026

Thomas Bewick School, part of Prosper Learning Trust, is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for two Assistant Headteachers to join our team.

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist school for 360 children with autism aged 3-19 based in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The school opened in September 1999 and joined Prosper Learning Trust in April 2019 with the aim of becoming a recognised centre of excellence both locally and nationally. The school is based over three sites, two in West Denton and one at Broadwood Primary School in Denton Burn.

A broad and balanced curriculum with personalised pathways and specialised teaching inspires pupils to learning success, supported by high quality pastoral care. The school’s main priority is to address the autism-specific barriers to learning so that pupils are able to take advantage of a range of learning opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity. Thomas Bewick School is a well-established and highly regarded provision and plays a leading role in the SEND service for Newcastle and neighbouring communities. It has grown rapidly in recent years to help meet the escalating demand for specialist autism places. You can be at the heart of the school’s continuing development as a member of the senior leadership team in the next exciting phase in its journey to excellence.

As Assistant Headteacher at Thomas Bewick School, you will work closely with the rest of the senior leadership team to oversee quality of education while ensuring the school meets its ambitious goals for pupil achievement and well-being. You will lead on the monitoring, evaluation and development of teaching and learning across the school to ensure a high-quality education and excellent care for our children and young people. You will be responsible for leading an area of whole school curriculum development as well as other specific priorities linked to the Academy Development Plan. The role will require you to be an ambitious leader, able to motivate staff, set high expectations, promote achievement and facilitate rigorous and continuous self-evaluation. You will work as one of the senior leadership team to oversee the strategic and operational leadership of the school, also supporting in the day-to-day operational management of one of our school sites. You will be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders and partner organisations to maximise the educational opportunities for children and young people with SEND.

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff across the Trust who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• An exciting and diverse learning environment where hard work and achievement are appreciated, acknowledged and celebrated
• A curriculum that is relevant to the needs of our pupils
• A well-resourced learning environment
• A supportive Trust, Trustees and Local Advisory Committee members
• Further professional development appropriate to the role

About You:

We are seeking two passionate and dedicated leaders who:

• Have a strong working knowledge of autism / SEND
• Have substantial experience of managing and leading staff
• Have understanding and knowledge of innovative SEND curriculums (this could include the EYFS / Primary National Curriculum and alternative accreditation routes)
• Are able to demonstrate experience and expertise in driving improvement in specific curriculum areas through curriculum development and quality assurance
• Can demonstrate expertise in supporting pupils with SEND
• Can think strategically, with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Share our commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of Thomas Bewick School, we would love to hear from you.

Visits and Further Information

To arrange a visit or request a confidential phone call with the Headteacher, please email admin@thomasbewick.newcastle.sch.uk

Closing Date: Noon, 30 June 2025

Expected Interview Date: 11 July 2025