Assistant Principal Lead Enhanced Curriculum

Salary: Leadership Group Spine point £65,642 - £72,008 (L8-L12)

Location: Bedelsford School, Grange Road, KT1 2QZ

Working Pattern: Full Time, Maternity Cover, February 2026

Bedelsford School is an Outstanding special school located in Kingston, providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. We support a diverse group of students with a wide range of physical disabilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties, moderate learning needs, and complex health conditions.

The school benefits from specialist facilities including an accessible swimming pool, adapted outdoor play areas and an outdoor learning environment. It is within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Kingston upon Thames and has excellent transport links.

Bedelsford School is committed to evidence-based practice. We draw on the latest developments in neuroscience and educational research to continually enhance the skills of our staff. Every member of our team is trained to understand how each pupil learns uniquely and is supported in delivering tailored teaching strategies that help our students achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an inspiring and committed Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic school development, leading high‑quality teaching and curriculum provision, and overseeing our Enhanced Curriculum and extended learning opportunities. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with strong leadership, organisational and partnership‑working skills, and a clear commitment to inclusive, high‑quality education for pupils with complex needs.

• Strategic Leadership & School Development - Contribute to the strategic leadership, organisation and management of the school alongside the Principal, Vice Principal, Governors and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring policies, staffing structures, budgets and health & safety requirements are effectively implemented and reviewed.
• Teaching, Learning and & Curriculum Leadership - Lead and coordinate high‑quality curriculum planning and delivery, ensuring a stimulating, inclusive learning environment that meets the complex needs of pupils with severe and profound learning disabilities.
• Enhanced Curriculum & Extended Provision - Lead the operational delivery of the Enhanced Curriculum, including home‑based learning, family liaison, ILIs, EHCP reporting, after‑school clubs, summer school provision and participation in residential visits.
• People Management & Partnership Working - Build strong professional relationships with staff, families and external agencies, line‑manage support staff within the Enhanced Curriculum provision, and promote a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Safeguarding, Inclusion & Professional Responsibility - Uphold safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and attendance policies, participate in SLT meetings and INSET, deputise for senior leaders when required, and ensure all responsibilities are delivered within agreed budgets and statutory frameworks.

• Qualified Teacher Status with substantial, recent experience teaching pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning disabilities, including physical difficulties, and those who present with challenging behaviour.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner, with a proven track record of sustained high‑quality teaching and a strong commitment to providing exceptional education for all pupils.
• Curriculum leadership experience, including successfully leading a core curriculum area and demonstrating secure knowledge of current best practice in special education provision.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the proven ability to manage high‑level administrative responsibilities appropriate to an Assistant Principal role.
• Inspirational and forward‑thinking professional, able to generate enthusiasm for new ideas among pupils and staff, inspire confidence in others, and contribute positively to school improvement.

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pensi…