Current Vacancies

Any current vacancies may be found on the central website of Barnet Special Education Trust.

https://www.bsentrust.org/Vacancies/

Assistant Head, Specialist Secondary Curriculum, Sept 2026

The Windmill School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead and develop our secondary specialist curriculum within our all‑age autism‑specific school, beginning in Autumn Term 2026.

This key strategic and operational role is ideal for an experienced SEND practitioner—whether new to leadership or seeking progression—who understands that autism‑specific education requires a highly personalised, developmentally appropriate, strengths‑based curriculum rooted in deep knowledge of autism.

The successful applicant will be leading the 11–19 phase, you will ensure a high‑quality autism specialist quality first teaching, ensuring smooth transitions, and effective progression across three distinct curriculum pathways, oversee accreditation routes and assessment systems, and contribute to whole‑school strategic development as part of our senior leadership team.

We are looking for a relational, research‑informed leader with QTS/QTLS, secondary or post‑16 with autism specialist expertise, and a commitment to ethical, autism‑affirming practice, collaboration with families and professionals, and impactful staff development.

In return, we offer a supportive and innovative environment, strong professional development opportunities—including links with research institutions and CPD from autistic scholars and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people within a well‑resourced, inclusive school. If you share our commitment to autism‑inclusive education, we welcome your application by 24th April 2026 at 5pm. Click on the link below for further information

Assistant Head, The Windmill School, sept 2026

Primary Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our specialist team from Summer or Autumn 2026. You will teach national curriculum subjects to autistic pupils in small classes within a purpose‑built, autism‑specific environment. This role is ideal for ECTs or experienced teachers with a passion for inclusive, evidence‑based practice and whole‑child learning. The school offers excellent CPD, strong staff support, Outer London pay plus SEN allowance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. Application deadline by 8th May 2026 by 3pm. Click on the link below for further information and details about how to apply.

Primary Teacher

Secondary Teacher

We’re excited to be recruiting a passionate Secondary Teacher of Autistic Pupils to join our thriving secondary department at The Windmill School, a specialist day school for autistic children and young people in High Barnet.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early career teacher with strong SEN experience or an established special school teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-built, sensory-aware environment. You’ll deliver engaging national curriculum subjects to small classes, using creative, evidence‑based approaches that inspire academic, social and emotional growth.

Secondary Teacher

Careers Lead, part time vacancy

Make a real difference to young lives. The Windmill School is looking for an organised, creative and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead our Careers Programme for autistic pupils in Key Stage 4 and 5. In this rewarding role, you’ll design and deliver inspiring, accessible careers and employability learning, build strong links with employers, colleges and families, and create personalised pathways that help young people gain confidence and skills for life beyond school. From supporting meaningful work experience to delivering 1:1 guidance and training staff, you’ll play a key part in shaping inclusive futures for our learners.

Careers Lead link

Other vacancies

We are a growing school and are always on the lookout for suitable new recruits to our team. If you have an interest in working at The Windmill School, and believe you have a skill set that we will value, please do not hesitate to be in touch.

Ginny D'Odorico, Headteacher