Head of School

Spa School Camberwell, London, SE5 7EW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Group (L23 – L28)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Successful candidates will:

• have outstanding senior leadership experience in a special school
• have an excellent understanding of the high quality autism education
• demonstrate a commitment to our vision
• have a clear vision and strategy for the development of the school
• be committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils and their families
• inspire and motivate pupils, families, staff and the broader school community.

What the school offers its staff

The trust acknowledges the importance of the role of the Head of School and will actively offer long term support, encouragement, CPD and realistic challenge to the successful candidate.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@spa-education.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Spa Camberwell JD Head of School February 25.pdf - 198 KB (opens in new tab)

Head of School Advert Feb 25.pdf - 122 KB (opens in new tab)

About Spa School Camberwell

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 101 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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