Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

ALP Schools

• Ref:KCC-F115-39-T
• Posted:07/11/2025
• Pay:£45,000 – £51,000 per year
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:18/11/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:25 Nov 2025

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Assistant Headteacher

Pay: £45,000 – £51,000 per year
Location: Pierview Academy, Gravesend

About ALP Schools and Pierview Academy

ALP Schools is a growing network of small independent schools specialising in supporting young people with special educational needs. Pierview Academy is Ofsted-registered for 30 learners, offering small class sizes ranging from one-to-one teaching up to groups of six.

Our vision is to empower success through holistic and individualised learning. We work with learners from primary to post-16, ensuring that each student receives tailored support and a wide range of learning opportunities.

We are committed to the well-being of our learners and staff. All employees benefit from:

• BUPA Cash Plan scheme

• Annual well-being initiatives

• Termly staff perks

• Annual appraisals and performance reviews

• Access to a wide range of CPD and career progression opportunities

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Headteacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will have expertise in at least two of the following areas:

• Primary Curriculum (design and teaching)

• Secondary Curriculum (design and teaching)

• SEND, including SENDCo responsibilities

The postholder will be expected to:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of a teacher

• Mentor staff and hold them accountable

• Contribute to the school development plan and/or lead whole school curriculum initiatives

• Be ambitious for the learning outcomes of all learners across the school

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, close-knit school community

• Lead innovation in SEND education

• Shape the development of a growing school and network

• Access excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

• Enjoy a workplace that values staff well-being and recognition

Next Steps

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. To arrange a tour, please contact keren.ojo@alpschools.org.

Pierview Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and cater for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning…

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Johnson
• Address:East Crescent,
  Gravesend,
  Kent,
  DA12 2AR
• Telephone: 02030269968
• Email: richard.johnson@alpschools.org

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Assistant Head - Job Description and Person Spec.doc