Assistant Headteacher - BSL & Deaf Education Leader

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in Camden, London, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join its innovative bilingual (BSL and English) school starting January 2027. You will lead across Deaf and hearing staff and drive curriculum design tailored to deaf learners.

The role requires strong leadership, BSL/English proficiency, and experience with assessment systems, data tracking, safeguarding, and collaboration with parents, LA, and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher
• Passionate about working with bilingual deaf children
• Experience leading curriculum design and innovation for deaf learners
• Experience leading assessment systems and data tracking
• Experience working with parents, local authorities and Deaf organisations
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and procedures

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s strategic development and educational leadership.
• Oversee curriculum design and pupil progress tracking across Deaf and hearing cohorts.
• Manage senior staff and ensure effective communication with stakeholders including partner schools.
• Collaborate with safeguarding leads to promote pupil welfare and safety.

Skills

BSL skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified teacher status

Leadership qualification (NPQH)

Experience in Deaf Education

Tools

Data tracking systems

Assessment data analysis

Modern learning technologies

Job description

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in Camden, London, seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join its innovative bilingual (BSL and English) school starting January 2027. You will lead across Deaf and hearing staff and drive curriculum design tailored to deaf learners.

The role requires strong leadership, BSL/English proficiency, and experience with assessment systems, data tracking, safeguarding, and collaboration with parents, LA, and partner organisations.