Assistant Headteacher
Ealing, West London
January 2026 Start
Permanent (Employed directly by the school)
£54,060 - £56,710 per annum
Forever Education is supporting a unique independent SEN group that provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational and neurodiverse learning needs. They are looking for an Assistant Headteacher (inclusion) to join their School in Ealing on permanent basis from January 2026.
You will support the Deputy Headteacher in the operational leadership of the school, working closely with them and other Senior Leaders (SLT) to manage day-to-day operations with the aim of supporting all pupils to reach their full potential. Lead staff and be accountable in the consistent management and development of the school’s behaviour management, attendance, inclusion, and safeguarding
Does this sound like the Assistant Headteacher role for you? If so, please read on below to find out further information!
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion)
* Fulfil the role of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, as outlined within the statutory guidance of Keeping Children Safe in Education, and hold specific responsibility for the management of the FAST provision inclusive of family liaison, partnerships and direct family work.
* Take professional responsibility for managing a small but highly complex caseload of families and pupils with complex needs who require intensive interventions. Lead the coordination and delivery of multi-agency assessment & care planning for pupils who have Early Help, Children in Need and/or Child Protection Plans, as well as those who are designated as Looked After.
* Hold overall responsibility for the coordination of partnership working and multi-agency liaison, planning, intervention, monitoring and review, through effective partnership working, and collaboration with all key stakeholders (parents/carers, commissioners, local authorities [LAs] and other engaged professionals etc.).
* Refer cases of suspected abuse to the LA in consultation with the Headteacher.
* Refer cases to the Channel Programme where there is a concern of radicalisation.
* Promote and champion inclusion practices across the school.
* Collaborate with the clinical and inclusion team to develop appropriate strategies on a whole school, class and individual basis to tackle failure to thrive.
* Provide support to staff
* January 2026 Start
* Permanent (Employed directly by the school)
* £54,060 - £56,710 per annum
* Located in Ealing, West London
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Must have QTS /QTLS
* Recent proven experience (minimum of 2 years) as an effective Designated Safeguarding Lead, ideally within a specialist provision. Relevant experience within areas of specialism as defined below:
* Pupils at high risk of aggressive and/or sexualised behaviour.
* Pupils presenting with high risk and/or complex co-morbid mental health issues at Tier 3 and 4.
* Pupils who are highly vulnerable to exploitation including those at risk of sexual exploitation and vulnerable young mothers.
* Pupils with complex offending, substance misuse and/or significant gang related issues.
* Experience of supporting neurodiverse children or with ASC and/or SEMH and an understanding of potential implications for communication, learning and behaviour patterns.
* Demonstrable experience of raising outcomes for pupils with neuro-diverse needs whilst promoting a culture of inclusion. Knowledge of principles and practice of quality assurance systems
SCHOOL DETAILS
* Graded ‘Good’ in latest Ofsted report
* Modern & creative facilities throughout
* Good Public Transport Links
* Carpark onsite
If you are interested in this Assistant Headteacher opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately
Apply for this Assistant Headteacher opportunity by sending your CV to Katie at Forever Education You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)
Forever Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check