13 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£60,145.00 - £64,961.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Range + 1 SEN Allowance

Assistant Head Teacher job summary

Bardwell School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Assistant Headteacher who will support the Deputy Head Teacher and Head Teacher in leading Bardwell School.

The successful candidate will bring their leadership experience, operational and strategic abilities and knowledge of SEND to the role. They will also be a skilled practitioner, modelling and understanding excellent classroom practice. They will have the ability to engage students with a complex range of special educational needs and have a clear commitment to improving student outcomes.

    This role will include:

    • Leading Personal Development across the school.
    • Leading provision and outcomes for Children We Care For.
    • Acting as Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC).
    • Leading a core curriculum subject.
    • Supporting curriculum and pedagogy development.
    • Supporting Quality of Education.
    • Supporting and chairing EHCP reviews.
    • Deputising for the Deputy Headteacher.
    • Representing Bardwell School within the community and developing partnerships.
    • Contributing to school improvement planning and strategic leadership.

    The successful candidate will:

    • Have experience of leadership within a school
    • A strong understanding of restorative approaches in schools
    • Have experience of Safeguarding procedures within a school
    • Have up to date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and principles around EHC Plan processes
    • Be an outstanding teacher, who is able coach and mentor new staff
    • Have the vision and skills to support the school’s journey of continuous improvement
    • Be passionate about improving outcomes for students and to ensure all students reach their potential
    • Be dedicated to the inclusion of students with SEND in education and society as a whole
    • Align with Bardwell school values, vision and ethos

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal,

    In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position

    • Closing Date: 6 July at 12pm

    • Interviews to be held week commencing: Monday 13 July

    For more information about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.

    At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at application@thegallerytrust.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.

    The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

    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

    The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

    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.

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    About Bardwell School

    School type
    Academy, ages 2 to 19
    School size
    118 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    2 to 19
    Ofsted report
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    School website
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    Bardwell School is a community special school for children aged 2 – 19 years with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has 105 pupils on roll, following recent expansion of the school buildings.

    We are passionate about students at Bardwell having their abilities recognised and celebrated, whilst receiving an excellent education. The staff team is committed to very high standards in relation to every aspect of our pupils’ education. The school is values led, with every decision underpinned by its principles and values. These values include a positive reinforcement approach to behaviour management and a non-label led, individualised approach to planning and delivering learning for all students.

    Bardwell School is a member of The Gallery Trust, an expanding Special Needs Multi Academy Trust, which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. The Trust has a national reputation for excellence and is influential in the development of SEND strategy in the county. With six academies currently in the Trust, our aim is to build a community of eight to ten special schools over the next five years.

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