Assistant Headteacher
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy · DN21, East Midlands
- Closing date
- 24 days left
- Salary
- £60,619.00 - £66,956.00 Annually (Actual)
- Role
- Assistant headteacher
- Posted
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Job description
WARREN WOOD SCHOOL Assistant Headteacher Full Time | Leadership Scale L6-L10 Are you ready for your next leadership challenge? Warren Wood School is looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and reflective Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and help lead the school through its next exciting stage of development. Warren Wood is a specialist SEND school for pupils aged 2-11, with a wide range of complex, severe and moderate additional needs, including autism, communication and interaction differences and associated learning needs. We are looking for a leader who shares our high expectations for every pupil, believes passionately in the potential of children with SEND and is excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to their learning, development, independence and future life chances. Following a successful Ofsted inspection in May 2026, which recognised the school's strong curriculum and teaching, attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, and early years provision, we are excited to build on this strong foundation and continue our journey of school improvement. Our ideal Assistant Headteacher will be a visible, approachable and collaborative leader who puts pupils at the heart of decision-making and is committed to ensuring that every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and personally. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to come and see Warren Wood for yourself. A visit is an opportunity to meet our team, see our pupils and experience the warm, purposeful and positive environment we are proud to create. As Assistant Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to: Promote a strong culture of wellbeing, inclusion, positive relationships and belonging, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and able to participate fully in school life. Contribute to the development and implementation of the school's vision, priorities and strategic direction. Further develop a coherent and ambitious programme of personal development, including PSHE, RSE, safeguarding, enrichment, pupil voice and wider opportunities, appropriately adapted to meet the needs of our pupils. Lead designated areas of school improvement, using evidence, research and school data to identify strengths, priorities and impact. Support, coach, challenge and develop staff to ensure consistently high-quality provision for all pupils. Promote high-quality, personalised and adaptive teaching and learning that responds effectively to pupils' diverse starting points and needs. Contribute to quality assurance across the school and support the evaluation of the impact of teaching, curriculum and wider provision. Work closely with pupils, staff, families, governors and external agencies to develop strong and positive relationships. Contribute positively to our senior leadership team and wider school community. Take an active role in safeguarding and undertake the responsibilities of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. We are looking for someone who: Is an enthusiastic, motivated, reflective and visible leader. Has experience of leading improvement and can demonstrate positive impact for pupils and/or staff. Has high expectations and a strong commitment to improving outcomes, independence and life chances for pupils with SEND. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Is able to support, coach and challenge colleagues in a positive and constructive way. Has a strong understanding of SEND and current educational practice. Understands what high-quality teaching, learning and personal development look like for pupils with a wide range of needs. Is passionate about promoting pupil wellbeing, personal development and positive life experiences. Is confident in using evidence and information to identify priorities, evaluate impact and drive improvement. Is committed to developing their own leadership and supporting the professional growth of others. Shares our belief that every pupil can learn, achieve, communicate, develop independence and thrive. In return, we can offer: A supportive, welcoming and hardworking school community where relationships really matter. A dedicated and highly skilled staff team with a wealth of expertise and a genuine commitment to our pupils. Professional development and support to help you grow and succeed in your leadership role. A strong culture of collaboration, coaching and continuous professional learning. Supportive governors and a committed senior leadership team. Positive relationships with families, external agencies and our wider community. The opportunity to lead significant areas of school improvement and make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with SEND. Protected leadership time to enable you to fulfil the responsibilities of the role effectively. The opportunity to work in a school where there is always something to learn and celebrate. Why Warren Wood? This is an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team at an important point in Warren Wood's development. The specific areas of responsibility will be shaped by the needs and priorities of the school, alongside the successful candidate's individual strengths, experience and professional interests. The post includes a teaching commitment appropriate to the role and the needs of the school. We encourage applicants to see how we operate within our school so please call 01427 615498 to arrange a visit. Safeguarding Warren Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.
School at a glance
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Religious character
- Does not apply
The school's record on Get Information About Schools (opens in a new tab)
Published school data
Showing 6 of 35 retained publications in source order, newest editions first within each source. Open the published files for values and definitions.
| Publication | Period and coverage |
|---|---|
| DfE: Devolved formula capital allocations Edition b82db944-44bb-421e-ad2c-11aa1c5ccbd1 · https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0330cdcd2e0e8b5b20b4ae/school-capital-funding-allocations-for-2026-to-2027.xlsx:2026-05-14T11:00:06+01:00 Published file | 2026/27 · Financial year · source dated 14 May 2026 Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets Published school-level DFC allocation for capital projects. Excludes responsible-body SCA and CIF awards. |
| DfE: Devolved formula capital allocations Edition 4a6546b8-8677-4193-9f09-6af01ab6072c · https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0330cdcd2e0e8b5b20b4ae/school-capital-funding-allocations-for-2026-to-2027.xlsx:2026-05-14T11:00:06+01:00 Published file | 2026/27 · Financial year · source dated 14 May 2026 Schools listed by URN in the 2_Schools DFC sheet; excludes NMSS and SPI sheets Published school-level DFC allocation for capital projects. Excludes responsible-body SCA and CIF awards. |
| DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England Edition d589d60a-7f48-4951-8da9-7db6c499aa60 · bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00: Published file | 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026 {"geographic_level":"School","filters":null,"source":"DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England"} · sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence) sess_overall_percent; enrolments_pa_10_exact_percent; enrolments; sess_possible; sess_overall; enrolments_pa_10_exact |
| DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England Edition d589d60a-7f48-4951-8da9-7db6c499aa60 · bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00: Published file | 2024/25 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026 {"geographic_level":"School","filters":null,"source":"DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England"} · sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence) sess_overall_percent; enrolments_pa_10_exact_percent; enrolments; sess_possible; sess_overall; enrolments_pa_10_exact |
| DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England Edition d589d60a-7f48-4951-8da9-7db6c499aa60 · bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00: Published file | 2023/24 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026 {"geographic_level":"School","filters":null,"source":"DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England"} · sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence) sess_overall_percent; enrolments_pa_10_exact_percent; enrolments; sess_possible; sess_overall; enrolments_pa_10_exact |
| DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England Edition 79b26d03-8e91-4acf-9a3a-ab13e78aea0a · bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00: Published file | 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term · source dated 15 October 2026 {"geographic_level":"School","filters":null,"source":"DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England"} · sess_possible (absence); enrolments (persistent absence) sess_overall_percent; enrolments_pa_10_exact_percent; enrolments; sess_possible; sess_overall; enrolments_pa_10_exact |
Local area context
DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas: No published SCAP planning-area membership is available for this URN.
Showing 6 of 17 retained publications in source order, newest editions first within each source. Open the published files for values and definitions.
| Publication | Period and coverage |
|---|---|
| DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas Edition 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7 · 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00 Published file | 2031/32 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026 Local authority · E10000019 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total · Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions. |
| DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas Edition 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7 · 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00 Published file | 2030/31 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026 Local authority · E10000019 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total · Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions. |
| DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas Edition 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7 · 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00 Published file | 2029/30 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026 Local authority · E10000019 · education_phase: Primary · nc_year_group: Primary total · Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions. |
| DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas Edition 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7 · 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00 Published file | 2029/30 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026 Local authority · E10000019 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total · Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions. |
| DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas Edition 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7 · 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00 Published file | 2028/29 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026 Local authority · E10000019 · education_phase: Primary · nc_year_group: Primary total · Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions. |
| DfE: Local authority pupil forecasts and planning areas Edition 040dd40c-1a68-4474-8216-3e2c2132e8f7 · 960750dd-6ed7-4e32-a9df-3cc9132bb1a4:2026-03-20T13:51:55.6118651+00:00 Published file | 2028/29 · Academic year · source dated 20 March 2026 Local authority · E10000019 · education_phase: Secondary · nc_year_group: Secondary total · Published primary and secondary phase totals by local authority or planning area Local authority pupil forecasts, with 2024/25 actuals, for the published phase total. Future periods are forecasts, not observed pupil counts. Planning area codes belong to this SCAP edition and are not assumed stable across editions. |
Showing 15 of 24 published figures, up to three per group. Open each source for the full published data.
Pupils
- Number on roll
- 1322025/26
Source and value: Number on roll, 2025/26, Academic year, 1.0:
Published value: 132. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics
Source dated 4 June 2026.
Publication version: 1.0:
Academic year
- Free school meals
- 63.6%2025/26
Source and value: Free school meals, 2025/26, Academic year, 1.0:
Published value: 63.6%. Display values may be rounded.
Percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals.
DfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics
Source dated 4 June 2026.
Publication version: 1.0:
Academic year
- First language other than English
- 4.5%2025/26
Source and value: First language other than English, 2025/26, Academic year, 1.0:
Published value: 4.5%. Display values may be rounded.
Percentage of pupils in the published First language other than English breakdown.
DfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics
Source dated 4 June 2026.
Publication version: 1.0:
Academic year
Attendance and behaviour
- Overall absence
- 8.7%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Source and value: Overall absence, 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term, Autumn and spring term, bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00:
Published value: 8.74956%. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England
Source dated 15 October 2026.
Publication version: bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00:
Autumn and spring term
- Persistent absence
- 28.0%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Source and value: Persistent absence, 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term, Autumn and spring term, bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00:
Published value: 28%. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England
Source dated 15 October 2026.
Publication version: bc053a9f-7963-4523-9e7b-08df18a929bb:2026-10-15T08:30:05.2587515+00:00:
Autumn and spring term
- Permanent exclusions
- 02024/25
Source and value: Permanent exclusions, 2024/25, Academic year, 0e388e4d-3748-49a4-984c-08dece27c222:2026-07-09T08:30:02.0602325+00:00:
Published value: 0. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England
Source dated 9 July 2026.
Publication version: 0e388e4d-3748-49a4-984c-08dece27c222:2026-07-09T08:30:02.0602325+00:00:
Academic year
Staff
- Teachers (headcount)
- 132025/26
Source and value: Teachers (headcount), 2025/26, Academic year, 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:
Published value: 13. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Size of the school workforce
Source dated 17 August 2026.
Publication version: 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:
Academic year
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.62025/26
Source and value: Teachers (FTE), 2025/26, Academic year, 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:
Published value: 12.6. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Size of the school workforce
Source dated 17 August 2026.
Publication version: 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:
Academic year
- Leadership (headcount)
- 22025/26
Source and value: Leadership (headcount), 2025/26, Academic year, 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:
Published value: 2. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Size of the school workforce
Source dated 17 August 2026.
Publication version: 32476c77-5ff3-4efb-ad1e-a2173e74a4d4:2026-08-17T14:32:16.1351756+00:00:
Academic year
Results
- KS2: expected standard in reading, writing and maths
- 0.0%2024/25
Source and value: KS2: expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2024/25, Academic year · Final, 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:
Published value: 0%. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Key stage 2 performance tables
Source dated 21 May 2026.
Publication version: 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:
Academic year · Final
- KS2: published eligible pupil number
- 152024/25
Source and value: KS2: published eligible pupil number, 2024/25, Academic year · Final, 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:
Published value: 15. Display values may be rounded.
Published eligible pupil number (telig) from DfE's Key stage 2 institution level - Schools (School information), for the same release, year and period as the results; not the whole-school roll.
DfE: Key stage 2 performance tables
Source dated 21 May 2026.
Publication version: 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:
Academic year · Final
- KS2: higher standard in reading, writing and maths
- 0.0%2024/25
Source and value: KS2: higher standard in reading, writing and maths, 2024/25, Academic year · Final, 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:
Published value: 0%. Display values may be rounded.
DfE: Key stage 2 performance tables
Source dated 21 May 2026.
Publication version: 18790b4d-31f8-4884-80b6-6a2bb35c16a3:2026-05-21T12:58:37.2090547+00:00:
Academic year · Final
Money
- Published deprivation FSM6 pupil premium
- £125,5502026/27
Source and value: Published deprivation FSM6 pupil premium, 2026/27, Financial year, https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ab0f5733f8e4e96a6a66a8e/pupil-premium-allocations-for-the-2026-to-2027-financial-year-september-2026.xlsx:2026-09-23T12:00:01+01:00
Published value: 125550. Display values may be rounded.
Published school-level deprivation FSM6 allocation only; excludes looked-after and previously looked-after children, alternative-provision census allocations and service pupil premium. This is not total pupil premium.
DfE: Published school deprivation FSM6 pupil premium
Source dated 23 September 2026.
Publication version: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ab0f5733f8e4e96a6a66a8e/pupil-premium-allocations-for-the-2026-to-2027-financial-year-september-2026.xlsx:2026-09-23T12:00:01+01:00
Financial year
- Devolved formula capital
- £9,9742026/27
Source and value: Devolved formula capital, 2026/27, Financial year, https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0330cdcd2e0e8b5b20b4ae/school-capital-funding-allocations-for-2026-to-2027.xlsx:2026-05-14T11:00:06+01:00
Published value: 9973.75. Display values may be rounded.
Published school-level DFC allocation for capital projects. Excludes responsible-body SCA and CIF awards.
DfE: Devolved formula capital allocations
Source dated 14 May 2026.
Publication version: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a0330cdcd2e0e8b5b20b4ae/school-capital-funding-allocations-for-2026-to-2027.xlsx:2026-05-14T11:00:06+01:00
Financial year
- Income per pupil
- £21,7522025
Source and value: Income per pupil, 2025, Reporting year ending, response-sha256:c70f44b319a9a1266d93474e03703b21c03c70af5628173090b8b91e89bf0a60
Published value: 21752.172542372882. Display values may be rounded.
DfE Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool: CFR/AAR income per pupil
Publication version: response-sha256:c70f44b319a9a1266d93474e03703b21c03c70af5628173090b8b91e89bf0a60
Reporting year ending
Official school links
- Warren Wood Community School · Predecessor · 2015-07-01GIAS · 2 November 2026
These are separate school records. Their figures are not combined.
Part of INSPIRE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
Latest Ofsted inspection
Report card inspection
Inspected , published · S5 Inspection · number 10432726
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
Ofsted's inspection reports for this school (opens in a new tab)
1 earlier inspections are not shown. See the linked Ofsted reports.
Sources
- Get Information About Schools (Department for Education) (opens in a new tab) · 2 November 2026
- Ofsted monthly management information: state-funded schools, latest inspections (opens in a new tab) · 30 September 2026
- DfE: Devolved formula capital allocations (opens in a new tab) · 2026/27 · Financial year · 14 May 2026
- DfE: Pupil absence in schools in England (opens in a new tab) · 2025/26 · Autumn and spring term · 15 October 2026
- DfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics (opens in a new tab) · 2025/26 · Academic year · 4 June 2026
- DfE: Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England (opens in a new tab) · 2024/25 · Academic year · 9 July 2026
- DfE: Pupil to teacher ratios (opens in a new tab) · 2025/26 · Academic year · 17 August 2026
- DfE: Special educational needs in England (opens in a new tab) · 2025/26 · Academic year · 30 June 2026
6 further sources are not listed here; displayed figures retain their own source links.
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