Assistant Head of School (Grand Union Village School)

The Eden Academy, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,117.00 - £69,239.00 Annually (Actual) Salary range: Leadership L8-L12

Assistant Head of School (Grand Union Village School) job summary

An exceptional opportunity to be part of creating a new special school.

The Eden Academy Trust are looking to appoint an Assistant Head of School for Grand Union Village School. The position will commence in January 2026.

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

Grand Union Village

Grand Union Village is an 80-place primary special school in the south of Hillingdon; for children 4 - 11 years with severe learning disabilities, profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs, including autism. Grand Union Village will be 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

To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact melissa.barrowcliffe@theedenacademy.co.uk (Head of School- Grand Union Village

The Trust 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.

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

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 The Eden Academy

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Eden Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-eden-academy

At the Eden Academy Trust we specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young adults with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.

A family of schools

We have grown slowly and thoughtfully to become a family of schools who work together to blend the best educational and therapeutic practice.

Our team approach ensures we work closely with families and carers to identify and meet all the needs of our pupils.

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