Assistant Headteacher
Woodfield School, London, NW9 7LY12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 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: 32.50 hours pr week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- 76,154.00 - 84,841.00
Additional allowances
Special Schools Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspirational leader who:
- Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- Can strategically lead whole-school priorities and turn vision into impact.
- Is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and educational excellence.
- Can motivate and develop staff through coaching, challenge and support.
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and partners.
- Shares our belief that every pupil deserves the highest aspirations and opportunities.
The successful candidate will play a major role in both the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school, leading delegated whole-school priorities and contributing to continuous improvement across Woodfield.
What Makes This Role Special?
As an Assistant Headteacher at Woodfield, you will:
Lead School Improvement
Use evidence, professional judgement and innovation to improve teaching, curriculum pathways and outcomes across Woodfield, including the implementation of approaches that help pupils make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.
Champion Inclusion
Ensure every pupil receives an ambitious, personalised education that reflects their EHCP outcomes, communication profile, sensory and regulation needs, aspirations and preparation for adulthood.
Develop People
Lead and inspire colleagues through coaching, professional development and a culture of shared responsibility, helping staff feel confident, valued and equipped to meet pupils’ complex needs.
Work Beyond the Classroom
Collaborate with families, therapists, social care, health professionals, governors and colleagues across the Trust to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
Shape the Future
Join a leadership team committed to high-quality, financially sustainable specialist provision, strong safeguarding, meaningful destinations and a curriculum that prepares young people for adulthood, independence, community participation and lifelong success.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is...
- Ambitious for every child
- Passionate about SEND education
- Strategic and solution-focused
- Resilient and emotionally intelligent
- Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
- An excellent communicator and relationship builder
- A collaborative leader who can inspire others
What the school offers its staff
- A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
- Talented and dedicated staff who genuinely care about children.
- A positive and ambitious school culture.
- Extensive professional development opportunities.
- Leadership opportunities within the Compass Learning Partnership.
- The chance to shape the future direction of a thriving special school.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families every single day.
Further information about the job
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 Woodfield School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Woodfield School website
- Email address
- hr-wfs@compasslp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 03003030610
We offer places to pupils from 11-19 with a wide range of learning difficulties. We have expertise in a range of teaching methods to meet the needs of pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Severe Learning Difficulties.
As a staff we are highly skilled at assessing each pupil’s individual level of development as we plan small steps in Preparation for Adulthood.
Arranging a visit to Woodfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr-wfs@compasslp.co.uk.
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