Headteacher

Start Date: September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter Salary: L24 – L30 Leadership Pay Range Outer London) £95,267 – £109,699 per annum

An additional allowance of up to 5% of the base salary may be available for an exceptional candidate

Lindon Bennett School is seeking an outstanding Headteacher to lead the school through a local authority proposed, exciting and ambitious expansion program, extending our current primary provision into secondary education.

Lindon Bennett is a specialist school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, some of whom also have autism. We currently cater for children aged 3 to 11 years, with 192 pupils across two sites. Our school is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos, highly skilled staff, and unwavering commitment to meeting the complex needs of every child.

Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school.

Closing date for applications:

Midday on Wednesday 18th March 2026. Interview day: Tuesday 21st April 2026.

Please submit your completed application by email to:

Yvette Mayers,

Head of Schools HR Traded Services & Strategic People Lead for Children’s and Adult Services at the London Borough of Hounslow

Lindon Bennett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, teaching and non-teaching (including temporary and supply staff), governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants for all vacancies will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service