Assistant Headteachers

Spa School Camberwell, London, SE5 7EW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Leadership Scale 11-15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Will have been a successful middle leader.

Senior leadership experience is desirable. We are looking for outstanding SEN teachers with leadership potential, who share our passion for achieving the very best outcomes for our pupils. You will be

responsible for ensuring the highest possible quality of learning and teaching and contribute to the strategic leadership.

We are looking for outstanding SEN teachers with leadership potential, who share our passion for achieving the very best outcomes for our pupils.

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest possible quality of learning and teaching and contribute to the strategic leadership.

What the school offers its staff

We are a friendly organisation with a positive ethos, and are committed to helping all our

pupils realise their full potential. ‘The personal development of pupils is at the heart of the

school’s work’ (Ofsted Dec 2015).

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Head Advert November 26.pdf - 322 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Head JD Person Spec November 26.pdf - 285 KB (opens in new tab)

About Spa School Camberwell

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 114 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Spa School Camberwell website
• Email address: recruitment@spa-education.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spa-school-camberwell

Spa Camberwell is an all through school for pupils with autism aged 5-16.

Arranging a visit to Spa School Camberwell

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@spa-education.org.

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