| School | Preston Manor School |
|---|---|
| Head Teacher | Russell Denial |
| Job title | Assistant Head / SENCO of Lower School |
| Salary | Inner London Leadership Pay Scale (L6 – L10) |
| Hours | Full time, permanent |
| Closing date | noon on Wednesday 7 October 2026 |
| Interviews | w/c 12 October 2026 |
| Start date | January 2027 |
| How to apply | For further information and an application pack, email hradmin@preston-manor.com or download the pack from the school's website. |
| Additional Information | The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute. In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK website |
The school
We ‘ARE’ Preston Manor School
Established in 1938, Preston Manor School is a thriving, inclusive all-through school serving its local community. It operates across two sites, with a Lower School (Reception to Year 6) and an Upper School (Year 7 to Sixth Form), supporting students throughout their entire educational journey.
The school has a committed staff and Governing Body alongside a supportive parent body. The school is known for strong academic performance, consistently exceeding national averages, and for its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals. With extensive outdoor space, students benefit from both academic and outdoor learning opportunities.
At its core, the school promotes three key values:
- Ambition – encouraging students to aim high
- Responsibility – fostering accountability for self and others
- Excellence – striving for the best outcomes for everyone
The post
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive team of teachers who are committed to helping our pupils achieve the highest standards possible, while prioritising the professional development of all our staff.
They will become part of an experienced and committed Senior Leadership Team, with leaders who have been at the school for 10 years. The school has a well-established reputation for academic success, with all Year 6 outcomes consistently above national averages.
The successful candidate will lead the school in ensuring that our SEND provision is outstanding and that our SEND pupils make excellent progress. They will also take responsibility for leading a phase within the school.
To support leadership development, roles and responsibilities within the Senior Leadership Team are rotated at appropriate intervals, ensuring that all leaders have opportunities to gain a broad range of leadership experiences and access appropriate continuing professional development (CPD).
In addition, the successful candidate will lead and take accountability for an area of the Ofsted Framework. They will be accountable to the Headteacher of the Lower School and the Executive Headteacher of the school.
The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff.
The person
You will:
- have a passion for teaching and learning
- be an innovative and strategic thinker with vision and ideas
- be an excellent practitioner
- lead by example and act as a strong role model to students and staff
- have a positive, can do attitude with staff and students
- be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
- have a proven track record of achieving outstanding student progress through own practice
- be an effective team player and value every aspect of the life of the school
- have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students and staff
- be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress
We offer:
- the opportunity to work across the education phases
- motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
- a friendly and supportive team of teachers
- well-resourced facilities
- a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
- a commitment to professional development, including an excellent CPD programme including ECT induction and Train to Teach candidates