Assistant Head of School

Grand Union Village, Northolt, UB5 6GG

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £65,642.00 - £72,009.00 Annually (Actual)

Assistant Head of School job summary

Assistant Head of School

for Grand Union Village School

An exceptional opportunity for an outstanding professional to be shape the future of a new special school.

Salary Range: L8 - L12

Grand Union Village School are looking to appoint an Assistant Head of School. The position will commence in September 2026 and offers a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in shaping the future of a school in a brand-new specialised build.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner into the role of Assistant Head to be part of the senior leadership of Grand Union Village School. An understanding of special needs practices is important but these will need to be complemented by creativity, flexibility, and a passion for making a difference.

Grand Union Village

An 80-place primary school for children 4 - 11 years with severe learning difficulties, physical and complex needs, including autism. Based on Ballinger Way, Hayes, Northolt. UB5 6GG.

The school is designed to accommodate the latest developments in child-centred learning and therapy provision for children including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory provision and purpose-built therapy rooms, which will provide additional learning and sensory opportunities for our pupils.

The role will include:

- Professional leadership and management which ensures the effective day-to-day organisation of teaching and learning, and be the lead in ensuring a high quality of education for all pupils and continually improving standards.

- The provision of excellent models of classroom practice by maintaining an appropriate teaching commitment.

- Day to day duties to support the Head of School

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity and to book a tour of the school, please contact Melissa Barrowcliffe, Head of School melissa.barrowcliffe@grandunionvillageschool.co.uk

Application and interviews

Applications forms can be obtained direct from: https://www.schoolshrcooperative.co.uk/

If you would like the details of this post in a more accessible format, please contact Michelle Fairchild (Office Manager) michelle.fairchild@grandunionvillageschool.co.uk

All applications must be made online through My New Term

Closing date: Monday 2nd March, 2026 at mid-day

Interviews: week commencing 9th March, 2026

Successful shortlisted candidates will be provided with full details of the interview process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

Location: The Eden Academy may from time to time require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Grand Union Village

• School type: Free School, ages to
• School size: Up to 80 pupils
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grand Union Village website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grand-union-village

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