Assistant Headteacher at Brooke School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Unity MAT. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

5 Days Remaining

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/31874

Location

Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£64,691.00 - £71,330.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

32.5

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

As soon as Possible after the closing date

Interview Date(s) As soon as Possible after the closing date

About this Role

About us

Brooke School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.

We are an integral part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and 2 other similar special schools.

Our collaborative working means that we have a shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.

What we need

We are looking to appoint a high performing practitioner preferably with leadership experience at a senior or middle leadership level. You will share our vision to develop the school into a centre of excellence in special education.

You will have the knowledge and experience to support the Head Teacher in shaping the school’s practice and quality of education and move it forward at pace. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with pupils with a range of special education needs, however we recognise that staff working in mainstream settings have transferrable skills and therefore special schools experience is not an essential requirement.

You should share our ambition for every child to achieve their full potential regardless of the complexity of their needs, in addition to having:

- A collaborative approach to being part of an ambitious and growing Trust,

- The ability to work strategically as part of the Senior Leadership Team,

- The drive to lead/support the future development of the school,

- The skills to motivate and inspire by being a visible leader,

- The ability to support the delivery of a diverse curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils,

- A comprehensive understanding of what makes the quality of education exemplary,

- An outward facing approach in order to build and develop relationships and partnership working,

- Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and a positive attitude.
What we offer
- - The opportunity to make a difference,
- - Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn,
- - A supportive community of families and external partners,
- - A friendly and inclusive working environment,
- - Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team,
- - Comprehensive induction and probation support.

Reward & Benefits

We offer:

A competitive salary

Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution

Excellent training and development opportunities, including full access to the National College courses and webinars

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)

Well-being app & staff discounts

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Free parking

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Previous applicants need not apply.