Location
Cowley, Uxbridge

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£71,325 per annum

About the Role
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Assistant Head Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people. The role will commence in January 2026.

Key responsibilities include teaching an agreed number of lessons and undertaking all relevant duties of a class teacher while acting in that capacity, taking a leading role in the day-to-day management of the school, implementing, enforcing and exhibiting model adherence to all school policies and procedures, attending and contributing to all meetings of the staff cohort and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and planning and chairing meetings where necessary.

About Kedleston Group and Mapesbury School
Mapesbury School is our new Special Educational Needs school in Cricklewood, Brent, supporting children aged 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in mainstream or specialist settings and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach. Pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and may display traits of Autism and associated conditions.

Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group, specialists in providing education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. We are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?
- Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals
- A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous life cover

We value your hard work and dedication and are committed to supporting you professionally and personally so you can make the most impact for the children in our care. When you join Kedleston Group, you can expect a supportive environment that enables you to excel and grow in your career.

Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- At least one year of proven successful leadership and management experience in a school
- Experience of analysing data and using it to inform future practice
- Line management experience
- Experience of leading whole-school initiatives and raising standards that have positively impacted pupils and teaching and learning
- Experience working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are also welcome

Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
- A relevant leadership qualification is desirable

About You
- Enthusiastic and dedicated educator
- Motivated and inspiring with a commitment to making a real difference to children and young people
- Able to lead by example and uphold school policies and procedures
- Collaborative team player with strong communication and organisational skills