Assistant Head Teacher at Bardwell School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BS/17648

Location

Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£60,145.00 - £64,961.00 Annually (FTE)
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Range + 1 SEN Allowance

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 6th Jul, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing Monday 13 July 2026

Interview Date(s) Week commencing Monday 13 July 2026

About this Role

Bardwell School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Assistant Headteacher who will support the Deputy Head Teacher and Head Teacher in leading Bardwell School.

The successful candidate will bring their leadership experience, operational and strategic abilities and knowledge of SEND to the role. They will also be a skilled practitioner, modelling and understanding excellent classroom practice. They will have the ability to engage students with a complex range of special educational needs and have a clear commitment to improving student outcomes.

This role will include:

Leading Personal Development across the school.
Leading provision and outcomes for Children We Care For.
Acting as Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC).
Leading a core curriculum subject.
Supporting curriculum and pedagogy development.
Supporting Quality of Education.
Supporting and chairing EHCP reviews.
Deputising for the Deputy Headteacher.
Representing Bardwell School within the community and developing partnerships.
Contributing to school improvement planning and strategic leadership.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of leadership within a school
A strong understanding of restorative approaches in schools
Have experience of Safeguarding procedures within a school
Have up to date knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and principles around EHC Plan processes
Be an outstanding teacher, who is able coach and mentor new staff
Have the vision and skills to support the school’s journey of continuous improvement
Be passionate about improving outcomes for students and to ensure all students reach their potential
Be dedicated to the inclusion of students with SEND in education and society as a whole
Align with Bardwell school values, vision and ethos

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal,

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position

Closing Date: 6 July at 12pm
Interviews to be held week commencing: Monday 13 July

For more information about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.

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The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.