Head of School

Kisharon School, London, NW4 1TP

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £72,940.00 - £78,074.00 Annually (Actual)

Head of School job summary

Kisharon Noé School is seeking a committed, skilled and compassionate Head of School to join our dedicated leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist SEND setting, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

You will provide leadership, development and management across the whole school curriculum to help us deliver high-quality, inclusive learning that reflects our journeys-based curriculum approach and the school’s strong values and ethos.

We are looking for Head of School who:

Holds Qualified Teacher status

Experience of managing pupil / student transition to new setting, in and beyond school

Provide vision, leadership and direction

Ensure that the school is well managed and organised by working with all partners and stakeholders to develop outstanding provision, which will transform the educational and future life opportunities of all pupils

Deliver effective leadership for pupil safeguarding and ensure effective systems are in place to keep all pupils safe

Work with the Director of Education and the trustees and others to create a shared vision and strategic plan for the school, one which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community and develops the ethos of the school in line with its core aims and values.

Develop positive relationships and attitudes towards pupils, parents, trustees and the local and wider community.

Lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity, drawing on personal and others' expertise and skills.

Whole school designated safeguarding lead, in line with the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education

Ensure that the school environment offers inclusive opportunities to all pupils whatever their need using all available suitable technologies and other means.

Ensure that new pupils and their parents/carers are looked after and feel a part of the school and continually work with all parents/carers both in and out of school to promote a whole family ethos

Closing date - 16th October 2026 (9am)

Applications

Please review the attached Job Description thoroughly and apply online today.

Kisharon Noe School reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date, this vacancy may therefore close early. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices including references and Enhanced DBS.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kisharon School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• Size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kisharon School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kisharon-school-london

SEN School for pupils aged between 4 and 19 years old.

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