Headteacher

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference NBHTIWB4_1765273677

Closing date January 8, 2026

Location West London, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Headteacher

• Location: Imperial Wharf
• Position: Headteacher
• Start date: 2026
• Pay: Negotiable

Veritas Education are working with a registered school in Imperial Wharf looking for a headteacher to start in the new year that provides high-quality education and behavioural therapy in their Ofsted-registered Centre and School for children with autism & developmental delays. In addition to their site-based education and therapy, they provide a small number of Outreach Services, to local maintained schools, and autism spectrum disorder bases.

Joining this school as the Headteacher, you'll be pivotal in steering all facets of school and early years operations alongside the General Manager, from shaping curriculum design to ensuring governance and compliance. Your leadership will be instrumental in elevating the schools and nursery's performance to meet the highest standards of excellence. Collaborating closely with the Clinical Director and senior leadership team, you'll champion an inclusive environment that fosters continuous improvement and innovation. The Head Teacher will be named as Principal with Ofsted/DfE for the School and the Named Registered Managers with Ofsted for the Early Years provision. We're looking for a leader who embodies flexibility, agility, and a readiness to embrace new approaches. Experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN), Independent School Standards (ISS) and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are essential and either a NASENCo or NPQSENCO qualification would be advantageous.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEADTEACHER

• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Senior Team to develop and implement strategic plans that drive the school's performance.
• Foster an inclusive school culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and academic excellence.
• Assist in developing and executing an innovative, engaging curriculum that meets the needs of our pupils.
• Ensure the curriculum is delivered in line with short-term-long term planning guides
• Collaborate with the clinical team to implement essential curricular content effectively.
• Monitoring of teaching and learning, including lesson observations, feedback and mentoring.
• Pupil progress tracking and reporting, in line with EHCP's and school expectations.
• Holding staff to account for outcomes.

WHAT WE OFFER FOR THE HEADTEACHER ROLE

• The opportunity to work with a diverse and energetic team with a wide spectrum of knowledge and experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• 25 days holiday plus your Birthday off (excluding bank holidays).
• Company sickness pay
• Perk Box
• CPD courses and ongoing training

If you would like to be considered for this headteacher opportunity, please send your application and if successful we will contact you with full information about the role and the school. Or feel free to call 0203 026 6150 and ask to speak to one of our consultants.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'