Assistant Head of School at Pentland Field School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PFS/86237

Location

Pentland Way, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8TS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)Leadership Scale 12-16

Closing Date

9:00am, Thu 19th Mar, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

w/c 23rd March 2026

Interview Date(s) w/c 23rd March 2026

About this Role

Pentland Field School, part of the Eden Academy, is a good school; we are proud of the way our school community works together to achieve the very best for our children.

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Head of School, with Departmental Responsibility. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking to develop their leadership career.

Pentland Field has over 175 pupils aged 4-19, with a range of learning difficulties. Including additional social, emotional and behavioural challenges. A significant proportion of pupils have an Autistic Spectrum Condition, or present with more complex social and communication difficulties. A small but significant group of pupils have Higher Sensory Processing Needs.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Head of School to work as a crucial part of the school’s leadership and management team.

We are looking for someone who can:

Support the work of safeguarding and child protection within across the school, by taking the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Bring strategic leadership to the school including to departments with significant inspection responsibility, such as the Early Years or Post 16 provision
Be operationally responsible for such areas
Ensure high quality provision across the school, leading on areas of school development, as identified by the Headteacher, which results in excellent outcomes for all learners
Contribute to the strategic development of all parts of the school through active membership of the school’s Senior Leadership Team
Support the Headteacher and Senior colleagues in the day-to-day operational management of the school
Carry out the professional duties of a teacher, to include teaching a class or classes (usually up to 0.5 of time in school)
Have the teaching skill required to support colleagues formally or informally through a cycle of learning observations, feedback, modelling and coaching performance
Undertake such additional duties as are delegated by the Headteacher

The Eden Academy provides extensive opportunities for aspiring leaders to become Assistant Heads, Deputy Heads, Heads of School or Headteachers.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Ivan Talbott, Headteacher via info@pentlandfieldschool.co.uk

Safeguarding Statement

The Eden Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. The Eden Academy Trust may, from time to time, require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.

Diversity Statement

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive. Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported. We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do. Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.