Apply by:                                Monday 23 February 2026 [Noon]   

Interview:                                w/c Monday 23 February 2026  

Pay scale:                                Outer London L21 – 25

Contract Type:                       Full-time/Permanent

Start Date:                              September 2026

The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint a positive, dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified Deputy Headteacher to join a highly successful Leadership Team. This would be a great opportunity for an existing Assistant Headteacher who is looking for a new challenge and develop their career. 

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

Heston Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all members of our community.

We believe that schools 'can' and 'do' make a difference and change lives and that the most important resource in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

 

 

 

 

Apply by:                                Monday 23 February 2026 [Noon]   

Interview:                                w/c Monday 23 February 2026  

Pay scale:                                L4-L8

Contract Type:                       Full-time/Permanent

Start Date:                              September 2026

We are looking for an experienced practitioner to join our established team as Deputy SENDCo.

The Successful candidate will support the SENDCo to lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality special educational needs provision which enables quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils. The ability to teach English Language and English Literature, or Mathematics, to GCSE level is essential.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great store in staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and that the most important asset in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

 

 

 

 

Apply by:                                Monday 23 February 2026 [Noon]   

Interview:                                w/c Monday 23 February 2026  

Pay scale:                                Unqualified Scale Point 2 - 3

Contract Term:                       One year

Start Date:                              September 2026

Would you like to train as a teacher whilst being paid to do so? Heston Community School offers the opportunity to gain a PGCE whilst being employed as a trainee teacher.

The School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated graduate of Economics with a passion for teaching. The successful candidate will be given a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover the training period.

The applicants must have a degree in Economics and must not already hold a teaching qualification. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a clear commitment to a career in teaching.

We offer: 

• Support and training that will lead to qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Access to a well-resourced Economics curriculum library that will support lesson delivery and planning.
• Access to an experienced mentor who will work closely with you as you develop as an effective classroom practitioner.
• Access to regular, research based CPD opportunities that will allow you to build your knowledge of effective pedagogy
• Regular feedback to support your continued development
• Support from our inclusion team so you are equipped to support the individual needs of each student.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great store in staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and that the most important asset in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

 

 

 

Apply by:                     Monday 23 February 2026 [Noon]   

Interview:                    w/c Monday 23 February 2026  

Job start:                     September 2026

Salary:                         Scale 5 Pt 11-15 [£25,123 - £26,625]

Contract term:             Full Time/Permanent

The School is seeking to appoint, as soon as possible, an enthusiastic Hearing Impaired Teaching Assistant to compliment the work currently undertaken by the Hearing Impaired Unit. The skills required for the role include excellent communication and organisation, as well as being able to support in mainstream classes in a calm and professional manner. The right person will be accountable to the Head of the Centre of the Deaf.

Scale 5 posts involve a higher-level knowledge across a range of SEN. There would be a greater contribution to the planning and assessment of learning needs and a more proactive involvement in the provision of support.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great store in staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and that the most important asset in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

 

 

 

 

Apply by:                                Monday 23 February 2026 [Noon]   

Interview:                                w/c Monday 23 February 2026  

Pay scale:                                MPS/UPS

Contract Type:                       Full-time/Permanent

Start Date:                              September 2026

We are looking to appoint a positive, dynamic, enthusiastic and well qualified, teacher to join a successful and thriving Humanities Team. The successful candidate will be committed to the development of creative and engaging teaching and learning which will instil in students a passion for learning and change their lives through learning in the Humanities. The Team is well resourced and enjoys excellent facilities.

The ability to teach History to A Level is essential, as is a willingness to contribute actively to the thriving extra-curricular programme and wider school initiatives.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great store in staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and that the most important asset in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

 

 

 

 

Apply by:                                Wednesday 25 February 2026 [Noon]

Interview:                                w/c Monday 2 March 2026

Pay scale:                                MPS/UPS & TLR 2b

Contract Type:                       Full-time/Permanent

Start Date:                              September 2026

We are looking to appoint a positive, dynamic, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher ready to take on a leadership role in a highly successful English Team. The successful candidate will be committed to the development of creative and engaging teaching and learning which will instil in students a passion for learning and change their lives through learning in English. The English Team is well resourced and enjoys excellent facilities.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great store in staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and that the most important asset in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

 

 

 

 

Closing Date:                        Wednesday 25 February 2026 [Noon]

Interview:                               w/c Monday 2 March 2026

Salary:                                  Scale 5 [pt.11-15] £27,828 - £29,492 

Contract Type:                       36 Hours per week [Term Time]

Contract Term:                       Full-time/Permanent

Start Date:                              April 2026

The School is seeking to appoint a Design Technology and Art Technician to support the smooth and effective running of the Design and Art Curriculum Area within a busy secondary school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will provide technical and curriculum support services to the Design Technology and Art Curriculum Team
• Has the ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
• Is self-motivated with an ability to work to deadlines
• Is able to build positive relationships with staff and students.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where ‘pupils have high aspirations and want to succeed in education. Leaders have established the right school climate for them to do so. Pupils achieve very well in a wide range of subjects in the main school and sixth form’ [OFSTED December 2022]. We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide.

We place great store in staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston.

We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and that the most important asset in any school is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to our dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.