Assistant Head Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference RN-T459_1770641364
Closing date March 12, 2026
Location Central London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Interim Assistant Head Teacher

SEN School - Secondary & Post-16Location: Kingston upon Thames, LondonContract: Interim, Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Interim Assistant Head Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting learners across Secondary and Post-16 provision.

This is a pivotal senior leadership role for an experienced professional who can work flexibly and confidently within a Senior Leadership Team (SLT), while holding overarching responsibility for Secondary and Post-16.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational support to the SLT

  • Lead and oversee Secondary and Post-16 provision

  • Responsibility for curriculum development and delivery

  • Manage and maintain accreditations and qualifications

  • Oversee work experience programmes and external partnerships

  • Lead on and attend school residentials

  • Teach approximately 2 days per week, as required

  • Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and outcomes for students with SEN

    • The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have significant leadership experience within SEN and/or specialist education

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of Secondary and Post-16 curriculum pathways

  • Be highly organised, flexible, and confident managing multiple priorities

  • Have experience with accreditations, work experience, and transitional pathways

  • Be a collaborative leader with a child-centred, inclusive approach

  • Be willing and able to attend school residentials

    • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

    Immediate or short notice availability is highly desirable. Please call Ryan at Veritas on 0203 026 6150!

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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