Assistant Principal Dove House Academy

Hampshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Assistant Principal

Permanent

Leadership Pay Scale L10 - L14

Dove House is seeking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Principal to join our dedicated team and help drive the next phase of our schools development.

Dove House is a popular successful and highly regarded school in Basingstoke for students with severe learning difficulties and autism aged between 11-19. We are proud to be an Outstanding school but retain our passion to keep moving forward.

We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate leader committed to transforming the lives of children with special educational needs.

As Assistant Principal you will work closely with the principal and senior leadership team to:

Ensure the implementation of the schools SEND policy and statutory responsibilities
Lead on the management of Local Authority placement consultations
Lead staff CPD and Induction
Oversee Pupil Support
Lead the Support and Review Internal Referral system
Lead on Transitions

We welcome applications from those with proven leadership experience within an SEN or specialist provision as well as those who have strong SEN experience within a mainstream setting. You will have a proven track record of improving outcomes for children with diverse and complex needs whilst inspiring motivating and supporting colleagues at every level.

We will provide you with superb resources excellent staff induction and training. A commitment to continuing professional development as well as opportunities for career progressions within a happy and supportive community.

For more details please visit our website:Solent Academies Trust - Work With Us

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form

If you have any questions or wish to submit an application please emailrecruitment@.

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed please contact to arrange a visit

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 20^th January 2026 9am

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27^th January 2026

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age gender ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academys application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

DescriptionAssistant PrincipalPermanentLeadership Pay Scale L10 - L14Dove House is seeking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Principal to join our dedicated team and help drive the next phase of our schools development.Dove House is a popular successful and highly regarded school in Basingstoke fo...