Job description

Are you an experienced and driven school leader seeking a rewarding new opportunity? Our partner specialist school in West London is currently recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a forward-thinking, specialist setting supporting pupils aged 5-17 with autism, where a strong focus is placed on communication, social development and personalised learning.

As an Assistant Headteacher at this school, you will:
* Support the Headteacher in delivering strong, strategic leadership across the school
* Lead the day-to-day management of the site in the Headteacher's absence
* Contribute to the development and implementation of school aims, policies and improvement priorities
* Ensure high standards of teaching, safeguarding, behaviour and pupil wellbeing
* Promote a positive, inclusive and safe school culture for all pupils and staff
* Lead and develop staff, systems and resources effectively
* Oversee curriculum development, ensuring a broad, well-sequenced and inclusive offer
* Champion evidence-informed practice, including ABA/VB approaches
* Monitor pupil progress and outcomes, implementing strategies to drive improvement
* Work collaboratively with parents, carers, external agencies and the wider community
* Lead on key strategic areas such as personal development, wellbeing, curriculum enrichment and post-16 preparation
* Support staff development, performance management and ongoing CPD
* Ensure the school meets all safeguarding, statutory and compliance requirements

In return, this school offers a supportive and innovative environment, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to make a lasting impact within a specialist educational setting.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and contribute to a high-quality, inclusive provision, we encourage you to apply.

For this role, you will need to have:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Proven experience within a school setting, ideally in a leadership or management role
* A strong understanding of SEND, particularly autism
* An interest in or experience with ABA/VB approaches
* High expectations for pupil outcomes, behaviour and staff performance
* Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
* The ability to work collaboratively with staff, families and external professionals
* A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement
* The right to work in the UK
* A DBS on the update service or be willing to complete one

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to develop their career within a specialist and highly rewarding school environment.

Why register with Envision Education?
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* We work with primary, secondary and SEND schools across London and the Home Counties

Pay rate is dependent on qualifications, experience and skills.

Envision Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follows a strict policy of equal opportunities.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate based on age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture or disability.

You must be a UK resident or hold a full UK visa and be willing to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.