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Assistant Head of School

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Ambitious about Autism

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United Kingdom , Chessington

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61114.00 - 70228.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

As Assistant Head of School, you will play a key strategic and operational role across the school. You will champion outstanding autism practice, co-lead the implementation of our Ambitious Approach, and ensure that our provision consistently reflects our Quality of Life model. You will be a highly visible leader who models exemplary practice, inspires colleagues, and builds capacity through coaching, mentoring, and high-quality professional development. Working collaboratively with staff, families, governors, and external professionals, you will ensure that every pupil receives an ambitious, enriching education that prepares them for adulthood. This role also includes responsibilities as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), contributing to a strong safeguarding culture where all pupils feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.

Job Responsibility:

  • Champion outstanding autism practice
  • Co-lead the implementation of our Ambitious Approach
  • Ensure that our provision consistently reflects our Quality of Life model
  • Model exemplary practice
  • Inspire colleagues
  • Build capacity through coaching, mentoring, and high-quality professional development
  • Work collaboratively with staff, families, governors, and external professionals
  • Ensure that every pupil receives an ambitious, enriching education that prepares them for adulthood
  • Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Requirements:

  • Has significant leadership experience within a specialist or inclusive setting
  • Demonstrates a high level of expertise in autism education and evidence-based practice
  • Is an inspirational leader with a strong commitment to coaching and developing others
  • Has a deep understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
  • Is committed to inclusion, diversity, and improving outcomes for all pupils
  • Can think strategically while remaining highly effective operationally
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave
  • Occupational health service
  • Travel season ticket
  • Bike loan
  • CPD
  • Pension scheme
  • Eye test vouchers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Expiration:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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