We’re looking for a dedicated Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) to join our friendly, supportive team at Park House School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.
About the role:
As an Assistant Headteacher, you will be an important part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be expected to lead the school, setting exceptionally high standards for staff and students, and ensure they are met. You will be expected to contribute widely to all areas of the school. You will need to be positive, optimistic and committed with a strong belief that all students are capable of excellent conduct and outcomes, and have a track record of success.
The role will develop your capacity and knowledge, utilising your skills and understanding of our context whilst providing you with support and guidance to be the very best leader.
You will fulfil the SENDCo role, working with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the school meets its statutory duties in relation to SEND. You’ll ensure that all students with special and additional educational needs receive appropriate provision, and make good progress in mainstream curriculum lessons through targeted support.
Setting high expectations for all students, including disadvantaged students, those with SEND, those who are known (or previously known) to children’s social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or well-being).
With the Headteacher and Leadership Team:
- Support the Headteacher and Leadership Team in the day-to-day management of the school.
- Communicate the school’s vision compellingly and support the Headteacher’s strategic leadership.
- Share responsibility for school policies, decision-making and strategic planning.
- Lead by example, with a highly visible presence around the school; focusing on providing an excellent education for all students.
- Ensure our classrooms are disruption free at all times.
- Ensure excellent delivery of a challenging, ambitious and enriching curriculum.
- Build positive relationships with members of the school community (staff, students, parents).
- Keep up to date with developments in education and leadership.
- Support our students with their behaviour and welfare.
- To be the named SENDCo.
About our school:
At Park House School, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Park House School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
About Greenshaw Learning Trust:
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
We can offer you:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on Monday 2nd February 2026. The role is due to commence on Monday 13th April 2026. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
If you would like to visit the school, we will be holding tours with the Headteacher on Tuesday 20th January and Tuesday 27th January 2026 from 8.15 – 9.30 am. Details on how to book can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Park House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.