Deputy Headteacher-Eagle Park School (SEN)
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Chiswick London W3
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Contract type - Permanent
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Start date: Summer Term 2026
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Salary - Negotiable
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Closing Date: 22nd February 2026
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Interviews: Week commencing: 23rd February 2026
About Us
We are looking for a dynamic, aspirational and talented Deputy Headteacher to join our team. We are a school that is growing quickly and has a strong reputation in the local community. Our students have a diagnosis of autism or speech and language difficulties and caters for young people from KS2 to KS5. With a solid understanding of teaching and learning for pupils moderate learning needs, you will help drive the school forward and support our ambition to transform the lives of our pupils and
their families through the power of learning.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits in return for your dedication.
Our culture is one of collaboration and continuous learning, and at this time we are looking for a deputy head with experience in a similar post. If you are ambitious, have high aspirations for children and young people, and are passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Conversations and visits are encouraged and are very much welcomed. For full information and to arrange your conversation/visit please contact the Headteacher Margaret Carey- telephone number: (phone number removed)
Job description and person specification summary
At Eagle Park School we are seeking to appoint an experienced school senior leader to join our school.
The successful candidate will:
Qualified Teacher Status
Proven senior Leadership experience in SEN all age school
Exemplary classroom practitioner
Relevant experience of working with children with Autism and SLCN
The ability to maintain good behaviour and discipline to support children’s learning and social
development.
Demonstrate evidence informed understanding of child development and how children learn.
The ability to drive a culture with high levels of staff professionalism and performance whilst
effectively challenging underperformance.
The ability to deploy staff effectively and actively manage staff workload
The successful candidate will have the following key skills, experience, and qualifications:
Required:
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Qualified teacher status (QTS) with relevant teaching experience
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A sound understanding of Part four of the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education
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guidance, the SEND Code of Practice
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Proven strong leadership and management skills
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Proven ability to inspire and lead a team of educators toward achieving excellence
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Excellent communication skills to foster collaboration within the school and wider community management skills
Desired:
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Knowledge of CPOMS and Evidence for Learning
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Able to take both a strategic overview and hands-on approach, managing multiple levels of demand from multiple sources
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Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment strategies, and data analysis
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A commitment to developing all staff through effective coaching, continuous professional development, and empowerment
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Have a strategic, proactive, and problem-solving approach
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
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Flexibility and resilience with the ability to work under pressure with high volumes of work
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Have a proactive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to come up with solutions to problems
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A genuine desire to involve yourself fully in the life of our school and to work as part of our forward-thinking team of professionals
Application Procedure
Upon shortlisting an application pack will be sent to you.
Safer Recruitment
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children [and young people] according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
The post you are applying for is classed as having a high degree of contact with children and involves “regulated activity”. As such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children