Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development, Well- and Careers

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Job title:

Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development, Well-being and Careers.

Location:

Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB
. Salary:
Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata).

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday.

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only. Start:
April 2026. UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

Join a Brand-New School and Shape Its Future. Miller House School has opened its doors for the very first time—this is your chance to be there from the beginning. Are you a passionate, visionary leader who believes that education is about more than results? Do you want to champion wellbeing, personal development and future pathways, ensuring every young person leaves school confident, resilient and ready for the world ahead?

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead Personal Development, Wellbeing and Careers at the heart of our school. This is a senior leadership role for someone ready to make a lasting impact on students, staff and the wider community.

• Lead and innovate our whole-school approach to personal development, wellbeing and careers education
• Embed careers and personal development across the curriculum, ensuring relevance, progression and aspiration for all learners
• Champion high-quality teaching and learning, supporting staff through coaching, CPD, lesson observations and learning walks
• Use data intelligently, working with the Deputy Headteacher to track progress, evaluate impact and report effectively to governors
• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring safeguarding is robust, proactive and embedded in daily practice
• Shape policy and practice, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and best practice in PSHE/RSE, wellbeing and careers
• Lead social and emotional development, supporting SEND processes, EHCPs and personalised pathways for students
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies, employers and the wider community
• Inspire and develop staff, modelling high expectations, collaboration and a strong commitment to professional growth

• Drive the school’s vision, values and improvement priorities
• Lead and evaluate key areas of the school improvement plan
• Support performance management, staff deployment and succession planning
• Ensure resources are used effectively to maximise impact and value for money
• Represent the school confidently to governors, inspectors and external partners

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• At least 5 years teaching experience
• A values-driven leader with a strong moral purpose
• Passionate about student wellbeing, inclusion and aspiration
• An excellent communicator who can motivate, challenge and inspire
• Confident using data to inform strategy and improvement
• Committed to safeguarding, equality and high professional standards
• Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping school culture and outcomes

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH. Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD.

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