We are opening a brand-new specialist school for children and young people with SEMH, Autism and associated needs, and we are looking for an exceptional Headteacher to bring it to life. What You’ll Do

Shape a school from the ground up Embed therapeutic, trauma‑informed practice from day one Build a culture where wellbeing, safety and progress sit at the heart of everything Lead and inspire a talented multidisciplinary team Create a place where pupils who may have struggled elsewhere can belong, thrive and succeed

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for a specialist SEMH/Autism school Develop a trauma‑informed, nurturing and ambitious environment Lead operational delivery, safeguarding, quality and compliance from the outset Recruit, inspire and develop a highly skilled staff team Work closely with therapy colleagues to deliver personalised learning plans

About You

Experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head within SEN, SEMH, specialist or alternative provision Deep understanding of trauma‑informed practice and behaviour as communication Clear knowledge of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings Skilled in budget, resource and change management Committed to inclusive education and aspirational outcomes for every pupil Qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with significant SEN leadership experience

Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro‑rated) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Hours: Monday – Friday Start Date: January 2026 Location: Greater London (commutable from a wide range of London boroughs and surrounding Home Counties) Applicants must be UK nationals. This role does not offer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr