Assistant Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, NW9 7LY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational leader who:

• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

• Can strategically lead whole-school priorities and turn vision into impact.

• Is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and educational excellence.

• Can motivate and develop staff through coaching, challenge and support.

• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and partners.

• Shares our belief that every pupil deserves the highest aspirations and opportunities.

The successful candidate will play a major role in both the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school, leading delegated whole-school priorities and contributing to continuous improvement across Woodfield.

What Makes This Role Special?

As an Assistant Headteacher at Woodfield, you will:

Lead School Improvement

Use evidence, professional judgement and innovation to improve teaching, curriculum pathways and outcomes across Woodfield, including the implementation of approaches that help pupils make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.

Champion Inclusion

Ensure every pupil receives an ambitious, personalised education that reflects their EHCP outcomes, communication profile, sensory and regulation needs, aspirations and preparation for adulthood.

Develop People

Lead and inspire colleagues through coaching, professional development and a culture of shared responsibility, helping staff feel confident, valued and equipped to meet pupils’ complex needs.

Work Beyond the Classroom

Collaborate with families, therapists, social care, health professionals, governors and colleagues across the Trust to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Shape the Future

Join a leadership team committed to high-quality, financially sustainable specialist provision, strong safeguarding, meaningful destinations and a curriculum that prepares young people for adulthood, independence, community participation and lifelong success.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Ambitious for every child

• Passionate about SEND education

• Strategic and solution-focused

• Resilient and emotionally intelligent

• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion

• An excellent communicator and relationship builder

• A collaborative leader who can inspire others

What the school offers its staff

• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.

• Talented and dedicated staff who genuinely care about children.

• A positive and ambitious school culture.

• Extensive professional development opportunities.

• Leadership opportunities within the Compass Learning Partnership.

• The chance to shape the future direction of a thriving special school.

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families every single day.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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