Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion & Attendance)
Garratt Park School, London, SW18 3TB25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 (or earlier by negotiation)
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale L14 – L18 (£81,120 - £88,496)
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to join a forward-thinking SEND school at a key stage of development.
We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead whole-school systems for inclusion, EHCP processes and attendance, and to play a central role in shaping provision and outcomes for young people with additional needs.
This role would suit both:
- an experienced SEND leader seeking wider strategic influence, or
- a strong mainstream leader with a proven track record and a commitment to inclusive practice
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has significant experience working with students with SEND or a strong track record of inclusive practice in a mainstream setting
- Has secure knowledge of EHCP processes and statutory requirements (or the capacity to develop this quickly)
- Has leadership experience with the ability to operate strategically and operationally
- Can lead, challenge and develop staff to improve outcomes
- Is committed to inclusion, equity and high expectations for all students
What the school offers its staff
We provide all of our staff with a comprehensive training programme, including delivering on site, trauma-informed, crisis prevention training (CPI). This means that our school remains ‘calm and welcoming’ . We understand the demands of working in an SEN school so we provide all staff with 30 minutes ‘Administration & Development’ every day, in addition to their statutory PPA. We have a supportive body of staff and everyone is automatically a member of the Employee Benefit Scheme with a range of external support and discount offers.
Garratt Park School is a special school for children and young people aged 11-19 who have moderate learning difficulties, along with other special needs disabilities including Autism, SCLN, sensory impairments and a small number with more complex needs. We are situated in the inner London borough of Wandsworth and most of our students come from the local area, from diverse backgrounds with around one third entitled to free school meals. Earlsfield is well served by public transport with easy access to the city centre.
Further information about the job
All Assistant Headteachers also lead a curriculum subject area.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher within a distributed leadership model, contributing to strategic direction and school improvement.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
Completed application should be returned to the school either by email recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk or post.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 ( at noon)
Interviews: Week commencing 20th April 2026
Visits are encouraged – please contact recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted.
GARRATT PARK SCHOOL
Waldron Road, London, SW18 3TB
Tel: 020 8946 5769
Email: info@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Sharon Gladstone
Current roll: 215
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a DBS check.
CVs are not accepted
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Garratt Park School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Garratt Park School website
- Email address
- recruitment@garrattpark.wandsworth.sch.uk
We are a special school for students aged 11-19 with moderate learning difficulties. Around half have ASD, and one third have input from our own speech and language and occupational therapy team. They are from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds: more than half are from ethnic minority groups, and nearly half attract pupil premium.
We are located near Earlsfield station, which has excellent links with central London and Surrey. The local area is culturally rich.
Our chief aims are:
To prepare our students for full social inclusion, because students are at the centre of all we do.
Provide a range of academic and practical accreditations from Entry Level to GCSE. All students take the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Personal Development Programme.
Offer experiences in the local community, including college placements, work experience and a wide variety of trips and visits. We have formed links with Tate Modern, the Oval and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and others.
Ensure that our students go to college or into work when they leave us; over 5 years, 97% have found appropriate placements.
Our staff are a culturally diverse group with varied experience in primary and secondary mainstream schools, as well as in special schools. The staff is highly supportive, and teachers value the support of teaching assistants, therapists, learning mentors and literacy support specialists. The Leadership Group provides strong support and direction.
The school is a highly popular choice amongst parents, both in Wandsworth and in surrounding authorities. Our funded number has increased over the last year. We are always over-subscribed, and currently have 212 students in 210 funded places.
Relationships in the school are founded on our UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award, which also underpins our Good Behaviour Policy.
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