Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Orleans Park School, Twickenham, TW1 3BB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 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: £79,912 - £91,921
• Pay scale: Leadership Group Pay Spine L15 – L21 (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 school are seeking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher. The successful candidate will join an experienced and enthusiastic Leadership Team committed to a programme of continuous improvement.

Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.

We are seeking a current Assistant Headteacher or experienced middle leader and the successful applicant will be an outstanding teacher with:

• a proven record of raising attainment and making a difference
• excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• the ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the school

What the school offers its staff

We take staff wellbeing seriously at Orleans Park School. Here are just some of the great benefits for all staff:

a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders

regular CPD sessions

Sixth Form in dedicated buildings and facilities

Employee Assistance Programme – supporting staff wellbeing

Workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme/Local Government Pension Scheme

Longer school holidays compared to LEA schools, with a two-week October half term

Free onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu immunisation

Protected PPA time (Teaching Staff)

situated on a 16-acre site close to the River Thames and the centre of Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The borough is home to the attractions of Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and Twickenham Stadium.

easy access to central London and excellent transport links for bus, train, Underground and Overground services

close to the M3/M4/M25 with staff parking on site

staff travel card loans

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

In line with the statutory guidance document Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026) the school will conduct online searches after the shortlisting process for any candidates who accept an invitation to interview. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. Orleans Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Candidate Information - AHT Inclusion - Sept 2027.pdf - 775 KB (opens in new tab)

Application-Form-Teaching-Staff-OPS-2025.docx - 95.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Orleans Park School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Orleans Park School website
• Email address: recruitment@orleanspark.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orleans-park-school

Orleans Park is an Outstanding School (Ofsted November 2023) with over 1,350 students, serving its local community in Twickenham. The dedicated staff work hard to ensure students are successful and leave as responsible citizens and confident individuals.

Please see more about working at Orleans Park on our website https://www.orleanspark.school/about-us/working-at-orleans

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