Assistant Head Teacher - SENCO in Sidcup

About the Role:

Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an inspiring, strategic, and visionary Assistant Headteacher (AHT) SENCO to join our Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. This is a pivotal opportunity for a driven leader with a proven track record of educational excellence to champion inclusive provision, shape our school’s learning culture, and drive our journey of continuous improvement. As AHT SENCO, you will lead our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision with high ambition, fostering an environment where curiosity thrives and every student regardless of background or start point is empowered to achieve their full potential. If you balance traditional values with forward-thinking practice, and possess the ability to motivate both staff and students to "seek what they do not yet know," we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

A popular, oversubscribed 11–18 school with engaging and rewarding young people.

A senior leadership role with genuine scope to transform lives and shape whole-school strategy.

A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance as a vital element of a fulfilling career.

Exceptional, ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities across the school and the wider TKAT family, tailored to your career aspirations.

Attractive grounds in the south of Bexley with easy access to the M25, central London, and rural Kent. Excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state-of-the-art fitness centre.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

Our Commitment

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

A Note on AI

Your application can be supported by AI, but it's the real you we want to hear from! Technology is changing and AI tools are evolving constantly. We're definitely not against it; we love to see innovation. However, at Cleeve Park School, we employ the real you, not the AI version. Should you choose to use AI to assist with your application, ensure the final draft presents you: how you think, your professional history, and what drives you. We seek people who reflect our values, want to make a difference, and believe in education’s strength to change lives. AI cannot reproduce this passion. Perhaps AI can help get things flowing, but ensure you as a person are visible and heard.

How to Apply Informal Discussions: If you would like to arrange a conversation with the Executive Headteacher, please contact us to arrange a convenient time.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 5th October 2026 Shortlisting and Invite to Interview: Wednesday 7th October 2026 Interview Date: Monday 12th October 2026