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Assistant Head, Key Stage Leader 14 to 19 Years

Oak Lodge School, London, N2 0QY

This job expired on 23 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Pay Range Outer London (4 to 9)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced and outstanding SEN practitioner looking for your first leadership opportunity? Oak Lodge School is seeking a Key Stage Leader 14 to 19 years to join our dynamic team.

As part of Barnet Special Education Trust, Oak Lodge School is dedicated to delivering exceptional education and care for young people with special educational needs.

You will lead the 14-19 phase, ensuring our students receive an ambitious and tailored curriculum that prepares them for life beyond school. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, drivinghigh standardsand positive outcomes for all.

We are looking for:

• QTS/QTLS

• An experiencedand outstandingSEN practitioner, ideally with secondary or post-16 experience.

• Someone passionate about inclusion and supporting young people to achieve their best

• A colleague ready to step into their first leadership role and make an impact

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and share our commitment to inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Our secondary SEN setting provides a supportive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

• A well-resourced school with a clear commitment to inclusive education

• Leadership Pay Scale (Outer London STPC 2025)

• Teacher Pension Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

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Additional documents

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JDandPS AH 14-19 KS Lead.docx - 40.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Lodge School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Lodge School website
• Email address: vacancies@bsentrust.org
• Phone number: 02084446711
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-lodge-school

Special Needs Academy 11-19 years

Arranging a visit to Oak Lodge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@bsentrust.org.

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