Headteacher

Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit, London, SW17 0EA

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required for September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £88,496- £103,211 per annum (L18b-L25)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding leader who:

• Is passionate about inclusion and committed to trauma‑informed, relational practice
• Has high expectations of children and staff and can motivate and inspire all members of the school community
• Has a positive and resilient approach, able to calmly manage challenges and change
• Has experience developing and leading a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring the welfare of children and staff
• Brings strategic vision to continue strong outcomes and reintegration successes
• Is an effective communicator with a strong track record of working with multi‑agency partners including social care, CAMHS, police, local authority services, and schools, as well as the wider community
• Has strong financial management skills and can approach this area with confidence

What the school offers its staff

Francis Barber School is Wandsworth’s secondary Pupil Referral Unit, supporting vulnerable pupils aged 11–16 who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or cannot access mainstream education for a range of social, emotional, mental health or complex needs. Our provision operates across two sites (Tooting and Westdean), enabling us to meet diverse needs safely and effectively.

We offer:

• A committed and flexible staff team
• Strong partnerships across the borough
• A unique opportunity to lead one of Wandsworth’s key inclusion settings
• Modernised facilities including a newly rebuilt Tooting site
• A supportive Management Board and local authority
• Opportunities for CPD, mentoring and coaching

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.

If you are excited by this opportunity, then we highly recommend that you come and meet us to find out more.

School visits will take place on Wednesday 25th March 2026 and Tuesday 14th April 2026.

For further information, or to arrange a school visit, please contact our school office on telephone 020 8672 0771 or email admintooting@fb-pru.wandsworth.sch.uk

If you would like an informal conversation about the role contact Andy Hough on Andrew.hough@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Alternatively, please contact Naomi McLean-Johnson our HR Officer, on 07974125281or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.

Completed applications should be submitted to: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Key dates

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 (at midnight)

Interviews: Wednesday 29th April 2026

Please call 020 8871 8270 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk and confirm the receipt of your application

Commitment to safeguarding

Francis Barber PRU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The person appointed will have Qualified Teacher Status and will have registered with the GTC.

All appointments are subject to DBS checks.

CV’s are not acceptable.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

Francis Barber Headteacher Recruitment Pack 2026.pdf - 937 KB (opens in new tab)

HR Covering Letter 2026.pdf - 227 KB (opens in new tab)

About Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 76 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/francis-barber-pupil-referral-unit

Wandsworth Pupil Referral Unit for Pupils struggling with mainstream schooling

Arranging a visit to Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

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