Location
North West London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£60,000 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 and enforcing all school policies and procedures, attending and contributing to all staff and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, and planning and chairing meetings where necessary.

About Us
Mapesbury School is a 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. 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.

Why Join Us?
We offer annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative and dedicated team of professionals. This is a rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.

We value your hard work and dedication and are committed to supporting you professionally and personally to enable you to make the greatest impact for the children in our care.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including health and well-being programmes with a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service, discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform, a cycle to work scheme, and generous life cover.

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

About You
Enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. You should be able to lead by example, work collaboratively within a team, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

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