Assistant Headteacher

Strathmore School, Twickenham, TW1 4DQ

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £68,799.00 - £79,157.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Strathmore is a happy, thriving, oversubscribed, unique and growing special academy for children and young people aged 4 -19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory disabilities, part of The Auriga Academy Trust.

Auriga is a small special school Trust based in Richmond Upon Thames. Our small size means that our three schools collaborate very closely, knowing that together we can offer more to our pupils. As a Trust we are committed to supporting, encouraging and promoting our staff to be the very best they can be by investing heavily in professional development.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every pupil, staff member, and stakeholder is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote equality, celebrate diversity, and challenge all forms of discrimination and inequality. We expect all members of our school community, including our leadership teams, to uphold these values in their daily practice. Headteachers will be role models for inclusive leadership, fostering a culture where difference is embraced, barriers to learning and participation are removed, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Come and make a difference with us - apply today!

Following the opening of our new Hampton site, we are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join Strathmore’s leadership team. In this role, you will make an inspiring contribution to leadership at Strathmore School and benefit from being part of a committed, mutually supportive team—both within your school and across the Trust—where best practice and resources are shared.

Trust-wide benefits:

• Access to very competitive pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
• The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand-new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
• Auriga Rewards benefits platform with 1000s of discounts and offers for big name brands in retails, travel, fitness, utilities and wellbeing.
• We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
• Recruitment Referral Scheme
• Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.

Application deadline: midnight 18th January 2026

Shortlisting: 19th January 2026

Interviews: 28th January 2026

Shortlisting will be based on your supporting statement. Please ensure you address each of the points as per attached person specification.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school or arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange this.

Safeguarding Statement

The Auriga Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to valid right to work status, satisfactory pre-employment checks such as references, pre-employment health questionnaire and enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

There is a shared commitment across the Trust to nurture a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and interview shortlisted candidates at any time ahead of the closing date. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

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

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

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.

About Strathmore School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 114 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Strathmore School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/strathmore-school-twickenham

Strathmore is a happy, thriving, oversubscribed and growing special school for children and young people aged 4 -19 with severe and complex learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism and/or physical/sensory disabilities. We are committed to supporting all of our pupils to achieve and enjoy and be stimulated and challenged to fulfil their potential.

We are a forward thinking school committed to investigating and providing pupils with the most relevant and innovative learning opportunities and resources available. We have recently moved into our new purpose built facilities that we share with inclusive minded mainstream schools.

Our ‘small schools’ and small class sizes ensure that all pupils benefit from a highly consistent and supportive approach from all our staff, including therapists, and are given every opportunity to thrive and develop as individuals. Our constant focus is always on what will make the biggest impact for the individual pupil.

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