Head Teacher

Headteacher (SEND) – Newham Location: Newham, East London Role: Headteacher (SEND) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start: ASAP / January 2027 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Are you an experienced SEN leader, Headteacher or senior education professional looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist setting and make a genuine difference to young people? Ribbons & Reeves are working with a specialist SEND provision in Newham that is looking for an ambitious, experienced and compassionate Headteacher to lead the school and its staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who understands the importance of high expectations, excellent teaching, safeguarding, strong relationships and a pupil-centred approach within specialist education. The role involves:

• Providing strategic and day-to-day leadership across the school
• Setting a clear vision and culture for the provision
• Leading, motivating and developing the teaching and support teams
• Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress
• Overseeing behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pastoral provision
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND, SEMH and complex needs
• Working closely with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals
• Monitoring pupil outcomes and driving continuous improvement
• Leading on school improvement and ensuring effective policies and procedures
• Managing and developing staff through coaching, support and performance management
• Ensuring the school meets its safeguarding, SEND and statutory responsibilities
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to further develop the provision We are looking for someone who:
• Has substantial leadership experience within SEND, specialist education, AP or PRU settings
• Has experience leading teams and overseeing the day-to-day running of an educational provision
• Has a strong understanding of SEND, safeguarding, behaviour and pastoral support
• Can provide calm, consistent and inspiring leadership
• Has high expectations for both pupils and staff
• Is confident working with families, professionals and external agencies
• Can demonstrate a track record of improving outcomes and developing staff
• Is passionate about ensuring every young person has access to a positive educational experience
• Holds QTS and has relevant senior leadership experience What the school offers:
• The opportunity to lead a specialist SEND setting in Newham
• A committed and supportive staff team
• The opportunity to shape the school's culture, development and future direction
• A role with genuine scope to influence outcomes for pupils
• A supportive professional environment
• Long-term career development within specialist education If you are an experienced Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, SENCO or senior SEND/AP leader ready to take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to speak with you. Apply now through Ribbons & Reeves for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.