Headteacher

Cambridge School, London, W12 0SP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £115,382.00 - £132,092.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher job summary

The governors of Cambridge School welcome applications for the post of Headteacher to join us in September 2026. We cater for students with a wide range of needs and conditions, ranging from children with autism (ASC) through to those who are experiencing complex social, emotional and mental health conditions (SEMH).

Through our school mission statement, we believe that all our students can be responsible and resilient citizens in control of their own lives. Our curriculum is constructed around developing independent living and employability skills that will lead to economic and emotional wellbeing. We are committed to developing young people who can make their own choices and decisions and determine their own futures.

We are looking for:

A creative an innovative school leader who will:

Provide dynamic, consistent and motivational leadership to the staff, children, families and wider community served by the school

Ensure that the highest priority is given to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children

Inspire the pursuit of excellent educational standards and high aspirations for all students

Provide strategic leadership responsive to the needs of the school community

Oversee the effective use of resources and budget

We can offer you a school, which has:

A dedicated team who demonstrate a passion for learning and work hard to achieve the best outcomes for our children

A supportive Governing Board

We encourage all candidates to visit our school. To arrange a school visit email Mark Harris, Chair of Governors on M.harris@cambridge.lbhf.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm.

Assessment and Interviews : Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March 2026

References will be requested before interviews.

Please find attached:

• Extensive job description

• Application pack

Cambridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also carry out checks on social media for shortlisted candidates.

Cambridge School is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

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 Cambridge School

• School type: Special school, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 143 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cambridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cambridge-school

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