Assistant Head KS Lead 14 to 19 years (Oak Lodge School)

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Job Title and Vacancy Information

Key Stage Leader 14 to 19 Years - Assistant Head

Location: Oak Lodge School Barnet Special Education Trust

Full time Salary: Leadership Range 4 to 9 (Outer London STPC 2025)

Start Date: Summer Term 2026

About Our School

Oak Lodge School is a special academy in East Finchley and part of Barnet Special Education Trust. Our secondary setting provides a supportive and innovative environment where both students and staff can thrive.

About the Role

Are you an experienced and outstanding SEN practitioner looking for your first leadership opportunity Oak Lodge School is seeking an Assistant Head to join our dynamic team. You will lead the 14-19 phase ensuring our students receive an ambitious and tailored curriculum that prepares them for life beyond school. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team.

About You

We are looking for:
QTS/QTLS
An experienced and outstanding SEN practitioner ideally with secondary or post-
16 experience.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people
• A well-resourced school with a clear commitment to inclusive education

How to Apply

Note: Candidates should not apply via Barnet Council; please send a completed application form to:

Closing Date

Closing Date 23rd January 2026

Interviews 29th January 2026

Start Date: Summer Term 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Barnet Special Education Trust is legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions cautions and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions which arent protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Any data processed as part of the DBS check will be processed in accordance with data protection regulations and the Trusts privacy statement.