Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning

Ian Mikardo High School is a highly specialist provision dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. We are a unique and innovative learning environment, committed to providing a holistic, therapeutic, and academically engaging experiences for our students and their families.

Our ethos is built on nurturing individual potential, fostering resilience, and equipping our students with the skills and confidence to succeed in school and family life, their communities, the world of work and beyond. We are a small school catering for Year 7 to Post 16 students, and building strong relationships with students and wider families is key to our success. We pride ourselves on our highly dedicated staff team, strong community links, and a relentless focus on positive outcomes for every student. The school is a centre of excellence for educating vulnerable young people and we are proud that all students are involved in all aspects of our broad, balanced, and stimulating curriculum, personalised to meet individual needs. 

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Assistant Head Teacher to lead Teaching and Learning across the whole school. In this vital leadership role, you will work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to continually enhance the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring high standards and helping every student reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will champion the development and implementation of exciting strategies to boost literacy across all subjects and cultivate a deep love of reading among all our students. This role calls for a dynamic and experienced leader who is truly passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where every single learner feels cared for, valued, and respected.