Assistant Headteacher Inclusion & Head of SLCN
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit, London, SW17 0TW21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required for September start or earlier 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6 to L10 £68,381 - £74,479 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will provide outstanding leadership of learning and teaching to ensure the active participation, learning and achievement of all pupils in our inclusive school.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Be an exemplary teacher
- Have a proven record of strong management and leadership skills, particularly in relation to Inclusion and pupils with SEND
- Have a passion for the and learning and development of pupils with SEND
- Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others
- Have a desire to achieve and raise standards
- Be a committed team member
- Have the ability to engage the whole school community
- Be prepared to bring fresh perspectives to new Education initiatives
What the school offers its staff
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is seeking a dedicated AHT to join our expanding team. Smallwood is a one form entry school with a Language Unit for 45 pupils, which is situated in a vibrant and diverse community. We have an ongoing commitment to improving standards for all pupils and to further developing our provision and drive to meet their needs. This post will primarily focus on leading the Language Unit provision for pupils with SLCN within the inclusive context of Smallwood Primary School. It will ensure that the needs of pupils are met within our well-resourced provision.
We offer:
- A caring and supportive whole school community, culturally diverse and inclusive
- A dynamic and dedicated staff, committed to pupil success
- A creative environment, open to innovation
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
Further information about the job
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 https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ or by post.
Visits to the school are encouraged where you will be warmly welcomed by a member of our team. Visits will be taking place on Tuesday 14th April at 10am or Wednesday 15th April at 4pm, To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on 020 8672 6024 or email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing Date: 20th April 2026 (at midnight)
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
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 an enhanced DBS check. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS, QTS and reference checks.
CVs are not accepted.
Smallwood
Primary School & Language Unit
Smallwood Road
Tooting SW17 0TW
Tel: 020 8672 6024
Fax: 020 8682 2065
Email: admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs. F. Loudon
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 an Enhanced 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 Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 251 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit website
- Email address
- admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8672 6024
Smallwood Primary is an expanding school, with a Language Resource Base and Children’s Centre, conveniently situated close to Earlsfield mainline station and Tooting Broadway underground. We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards.
We are passionate about the education of our children, continuous professional development of all staff and a strong partnership with parents and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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