Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion & SEND Are you an experienced and visionary inclusion leader ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting Assistant Headteacher opportunity in Waltham Forest offers the chance to shape and lead an ambitious whole-school approach to SEND and inclusion from September 2026. A highly inclusive, community-focused primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking to appoint a committed Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and SEND on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a key leadership role for an experienced SENCo or senior leader who is ready to influence strategy, drive improvement, and ensure every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Why this school environment? This welcoming and diverse primary setting serves a vibrant multicultural community and is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos, high expectations, and deep commitment to equity. Inclusion is at the heart of everything the school does, ensuring that...

Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo & Behaviour) Chesterfield (S41) 55,746 - 61,534 Per Annum Permanent Position Start: September 2026 Full Time 32.5 Hours Per Week Specialist Alternative Provision / SEMH Setting Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a multi-Trust Academy in Chesterfield (S41) to appoint an experienced and passionate Assistant Headteacher to lead on Inclusion, SEND, and Behaviour Culture across the academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior leader to join a specialist setting committed to supporting pupils with additional needs, barriers to learning, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in driving inclusive practice, strengthening behaviour systems, and ensuring outstanding outcomes for vulnerable learners across multiple academy sites. The Role: Lead on all aspects of inclusion and SEND provision across the academy, including the role of...

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, except Monday to 4:30pm and Friday to 3:45pm Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, pupil progress, staff development and operational management. You will deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to the vision, ethos and long-term success of the school. This role requires a passionate educational leader who can inspire colleagues, build strong relationships with families and external professionals, and create a culture where both pupils...

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, except Monday to 4:30pm and Friday to 3:45pm Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, pupil progress, staff development and operational management. You will deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to the vision, ethos and long-term success of the school. This role requires a passionate educational leader who can inspire colleagues, build strong relationships with families and external professionals, and create a culture where both pupils...

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, except Monday to 4:30pm and Friday to 3:45pm Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, pupil progress, staff development and operational management. You will deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to the vision, ethos and long-term success of the school. This role requires a passionate educational leader who can inspire colleagues, build strong relationships with families and external professionals, and create a culture where both pupils...

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, except Monday to 4:30pm and Friday to 3:45pm Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, pupil progress, staff development and operational management. You will deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to the vision, ethos and long-term success of the school. This role requires a passionate educational leader who can inspire colleagues, build strong relationships with families and external professionals, and create a culture where both pupils...

Assistant Headteacher Location: Chailey Heritage School, East Sussex Salary: Leadership Scale L5 L8 Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent We re seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join Chailey Heritage School as an Assistant Headteacher . This is an opportunity to take on a significant leadership role within a specialist setting, supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to lead and develop a high-performing department. You will have direct line management responsibility for a team of teachers and, through them, Lead Education Assistants and Specialist/Education Assistants, ensuring high-quality teaching, care and outcomes for pupils with complex needs. At Chailey Heritage School, we support children and young people with physical disabilities, complex communication needs, and a wide range of medical, sensory and cognitive needs. Our work is highly collaborative, with education, care and therapy teams working closely together to support each...

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher Salary: Leadership Scale L10 L14 £64,691 £71,330 per annum Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Start Date: 1st September 2026 Contract: Full-time Permanent Smart Education is currently recruiting for an experienced and inspirational senior leader to join an all-age broad-spectrum special school in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing practitioner who is passionate about inclusive education and ready to play a key role in shaping the future direction of a specialist setting. This role would suit an established Assistant Headteacher, SENCO, or experienced middle/senior leader looking to progress into a wider leadership role within SEND education. The school is part of a forward-thinking and collaborative multi-academy trust, offering strong leadership support, excellent professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a specialist...

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent Term Time Only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role The Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral will provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision, behaviour, and wellbeing across the school. The role is central to embedding a trauma-informed and inclusive culture, ensuring that all pupils-particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs-feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. You will lead the development and implementation of behaviour, anti-bullying, and inclusion strategies, ensuring they are consistent, relational, and effective. Working closely with senior leaders, you will align safeguarding, pastoral,...

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a family of specialist independent schools group seeking an exceptional and visionary Headteacher to lead one of their specialist schools based in Kent on a permanent basis from September 20206. The school caters for children aged from 5 18 years with various EHCP diagnoses from ASD/ADHD/SLCN, therefore experience with leading a school setting where children have complex communication needs (Pre-verbal and non-verbal) is advantageous. The Role The successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership across all aspects of school life, driving excellence in teaching, learning, wellbeing, and pupil outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Setting and delivering a clear strategic vision for the school Fostering a culture of inclusion, compassion, ambition, and high expectations Leading and developing a talented, motivated staff team Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, local authorities, and...

Assistant Headteacher Location: Lewes Salary: in line with Leadership Scale L5 - L8 Vacancy Type: Full Time / Permanent We re seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join Chailey Heritage School as an Assistant Headteacher . This is an opportunity to take on a significant leadership role within a specialist setting, supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to lead and develop a high-performing department. You will have direct line management responsibility for a team of teachers and, through them, Lead Education Assistants and Specialist/Education Assistants, ensuring high-quality teaching, care and outcomes for pupils with complex needs. At Chailey Heritage School, we support children and young people with physical disabilities, complex communication needs, and a wide range of medical, sensory and cognitive needs. Our work is highly collaborative, with education, care and therapy teams working closely together to support each pupil s...

KS2 Lead Teacher - Progression to Assistant Headteacher Location: Newham, London Borough of Newham Start Date: September 2026 Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (with AHT progression available for the right candidate) Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a high-performing primary school in Newham, East London , in the search for an inspiring and ambitious KS2 Lead Teacher to join the team from September 2026. This is an exciting and rare opportunity for a confident classroom practitioner who is ready to step into a strategic leadership position , with the opportunity to progress to Assistant Headteacher in the near future. The school is seeking someone who can lead Key Stage 2 with vision, integrity, and passion-while still delivering outstanding teaching within Year 6 or across the upper phase. About the School: A well-established two-form mainstream primary school serving a richly diverse community. Graded Outstanding by both Ofsted and the Diocesan...

Personal Assistant (PA) to the Headteacher An exciting opportunity for a highly organised Personal Assistant with strong diary management, administrative support and communication skills to provide confidential executive support within a busy education environment. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Executive Assistant, School Administrator, Office Manager, Team Administrator, Senior Administrator, Senior Administrative Assistant, PA   SALARY: £33,179 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £27,883 (based on 38 weeks) + Benefits LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30) – Fully Site Based JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday, Term-time only (38 weeks)   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Personal Assistant to provide high-level...

Personal Assistant (PA) to the Headteacher An excellent opportunity for a highly organised Personal Assistant to deliver confidential executive support, diary management, and office administration within a busy secondary school setting. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Executive Assistant, School Administrator, Office Manager, Team Administrator, Senior Administrative Assistant, PA   SALARY: £33,179 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £27,883 (based on 38 weeks) + Benefits LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30) – Fully Site Based JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 3.30pm Friday, Term-time only (38 weeks)   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Personal Assistant to join a modern secondary school, providing high-level administrative and...

A well-established and highly supportive Specialist SEN School in Lewisham , rated Good by Ofsted , is seeking an experienced and driven Deputy Headteacher to join their leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a school supporting pupils aged 5 25 with Autism, Speech & Language needs, and SEMH . Role Details • Deputy Headteacher • Full-time • Long-term or permanent (depending on suitability) • Lewisham About the Role You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support the day-to-day running of the school and drive high-quality SEN provision. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting staff development and performance • Leading on behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion • Ensuring strong teaching and learning across the school • Supporting a curriculum tailored to pupil ability About the School • Specialist SEN provision for pupils aged 5 25 • Good Ofsted rating • Strong focus...

Deputy Head (Pastoral) - Independent Prep School (West London) Maternity Cover Start Date: September 2026 A highly regarded independent preparatory school in West London is seeking an experienced and compassionate Deputy Head (Pastoral) to join their senior leadership team on a maternity cover basis from September 2026. This is a key leadership role within a school known for its nurturing environment, strong academic outcomes, and commitment to the wellbeing and personal development of every pupil. The Role: Lead on all aspects of pastoral care and pupil wellbeing across the school Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture Oversee behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral systems Work closely with staff, pupils, and parents to ensure high standards of care and communication Support and contribute to the wider strategic leadership of the school The Ideal Candidate Will: Have substantial experience in a pastoral leadership role, ideally within...

Head of School Kings Cross, London 55,000 - 70,000 Full-time Permanent A growing specialist education provider is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of School to lead a high-performing SEND/SEMH provision in Kings Cross. This is a rare leadership opportunity to shape strategy, drive school improvement, and directly impact outcomes for children and young people with additional needs across a forward-thinking, expanding organisation. Why this role stands out Senior leadership role with real autonomy and influence Part of a growing network of specialist schools Strong Executive Head Teacher support structure Excellent career progression opportunities Meaningful impact on vulnerable learners' outcomes The role As Head of School, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the site, ensuring consistently high standards across teaching, learning, behaviour, safeguarding and operations. You will: Lead school improvement strategy and...

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 15:15pm Contract: Permanent, commencing 13th July 2026 Salary: £32,597 - £35,412 - To be negotiated based on experience Join an Award-Winning, High-Performing School Beacon Rise Primary School is an Outstanding, ambitious and high-achieving school, and one of the best-performing schools nationally for pupil progress, recognised through multiple awards for excellence, safety, wellbeing and play. We are proud of our strong community, high standards and supportive working environment. Staff wellbeing is a key priority, supported through a comprehensive wellbeing package, including: Free physiotherapy Free unlimited counselling GP access and 24/7 medical advice A supportive and caring staff culture We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Facilities & Premises Manager to play a key role in maintaining and developing our fantastic school site, which contains a mixture of old and new buildings...

My client is a North London school, looking to recruit an experienced School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic yet hands-on professional who enjoys working at the heart of a school community. The school offers a positive and values-led culture for staffed pupils alike to thrive in. The School Business Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the school across finance, HR, premises and administration. Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT, the role spans day-to-day operational oversight as well as medium- and long-term planning. Key responsibilities include: Leading financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting to support sustainable decision-making Managing HR administration, safer recruitment processes and operational staffing arrangements Overseeing health and safety compliance, premises matters and liaison with site and catering teams Acting as...

One to One L3 Teaching Assistant Contract type: Full-Time, Term Time Only Salary: 20,422 - 21,111.51 Contract term: 12 month fixed term contract - Term Time Only Location: Horsham, West Sussex Hours: 08:30 - 16:30 At Apple Orchard, we specialise in working with adolescent males who have complex needs associated with early trauma. Working in a trauma-informed way, we seek to develop the whole person, allowing them to move on and reach transitional milestones. We are seeking to appoint a One to One Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, term time only. The role is mainly based at one site, but can involve supporting at local PE venues and latterly college settings. Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Working with the Headteacher and class teachers to: Work in line with the therapeutic approach adopted by the Apple Orchard environment Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in...