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Date Added: Wed 14/05/2025

Assistant Headteacher - Autism Specialist School

Acton, W3, UK
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Company: MILK EDUCATION

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Are you a passionate, experienced SEN leader ready to take the next step in a specialist setting?
We are working in partnership with an outstanding Autism Specialist School seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join their senior leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed educator with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong background in SEND to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, high-performing environment.

The school provides tailored education for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), often with additional sensory processing needs, communication difficulties, and social-emotional challenges. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every learner receives individualised support in a calm, structured, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Headteacher and SLT in delivering the strategic vision of the school

Lead on specific areas such as curriculum development, behaviour and wellbeing, or teaching and learning (based on your expertise)

Line manage and mentor staff, contributing to professional development and performance management

Drive high-quality, inclusive teaching practices across the school

Support with safeguarding, EHCP implementation, and compliance with SEND Code of Practice

Foster strong partnerships with families, external agencies, and the wider community

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential

Proven experience in a leadership within an SEN or autism-specific setting

A strong understanding of ASC, sensory processing needs, communication differences, and strategies that support autistic learners

Confident in supporting and leading on behaviour, pastoral care, and/or curriculum development

Excellent communication, resilience, and a collaborative leadership style

Benefits to YOU:

* Excellent rates of pay
* Direct links to local schools
* Free Lesson Plans
* Training support sessions.
* Video technology that will increase your chances of long-term placements.
* Dedicated Consultants who will cater to your employment needs with 24/7 availability
* Commitment to quality and safeguarding
* 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation

This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of something meaningful, every single day.

Interested? Apply now
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