35 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): This a full-time (or full-time equivalent) post, on site each day to provide coaching and support.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership scale L8 - L12 (Inner London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grange Primary School is seeking a leader with the drive, experience and knowledge to lead inclusion across the school. We wish to appoint an Assistant Headteacher who can lead our Inclusion team (Assistant SENDCo -managing the main school EHCP caseload, Inclusion Officer, and SRP lead teacher) whilst also coaching our mainstream staff in inclusive practices.

We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in adapting classroom practice to meet needs, who can coach teachers and TAs to develop innovative, sustainable and low-cost everyday changes to meet needs. You will also understand the graduated approach, statutory assessment, and the EHCP process, having experience as a SENDCo or similar.

What the school offers its staff

Grange is located 2 minutes’ walk from South Ealing tube station. We are a diverse school and have a committed, friendly work force where everyone is valued and appreciated for their hard work. We have a wellbeing committee, opportunities to take PPA from home, an amazing parental community and supportive Governors. Grange is also a leading school for race equity and anti-racist practices, and actively welcomes applications from global majority applicants.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

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.

Grange Primary School is entering an exciting new phase from September 2026, with the opening of our new Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP). As a part of Ealing’s strategy to ensure local SEND provision for its children, Grange Primary will be opening an SRP, for children primarily with a diagnosis of Speech, Language and Communication needs or Autism. You would be the strategic lead for the SRP, working closely with the Lead Teacher to ensure quality of provision and collaborative working.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged.

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

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 Grange Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
657 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02085671432

Grange Primary is a three-form entry school with a Specialist Resourced Provision (SRP) for children with autism and social communication difficulties. We have fantastic facilities and lots of space, and an amazing community. 

Arranging a visit to Grange Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email koliveira@grange.ealing.sch.uk.

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