Headteacher

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a unique independent Special Educational Needs (SEN) group in the launch of a specialist primary school in West London, providing therapeutic, trauma-informed education for children aged 7–12 years with neurodiverse and SEMH learning needs.

They are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and experienced Headteacher to lead this new provision. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for shaping the vision, curriculum, and culture of a school serving pupils who have experienced significant disruption to their education, including multiple exclusions, managed moves, or extended absence from school. Many pupils are also supported via early help, child-in-need, or child protection statutory plans.

The Headteacher will develop a robust, engaging, and tailored curriculum, support staff to differentiate learning, and create a therapeutic environment where vulnerable pupils can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, preparing them for successful transition into the next stage of education.

Key Responsibilities

* Support Neurodiverse Children:
Provide expertise in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and/or SEMH needs, understanding the impact on learning, communication, and behaviour

* Manage Challenging Behaviour:
Lead by example in behaviour management, using de-escalation strategies and promoting emotional regulation

* Role Model Best Teaching Practice:
Demonstrate excellence in teaching and model best practice to staff, ensuring consistently high standards across the school

* Promote Resilience and Commitment:
Maintain a positive, persevering approach, fostering a culture where no child is given up on

* Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement the school vision, curriculum, and operational procedures tailored to vulnerable pupils’ needs

* Staff Development:
Mentor, coach, and support colleagues in delivering differentiated teaching and therapeutic interventions

* Multi-Agency Working:
Build strong relationships with parents, carers, social care, CAMHS, and other external agencies to ensure holistic pupil support

Key Experience &

Qualifications:

* Experience Supporting Neurodiverse Children:
Extensive experience working with pupils with Autism (ASC) and/or SEMH needs, understanding how these challenges affect learning, communication, and behaviour

* Behaviour Management Expertise:
Proven success in managing challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques and promoting emotional regulation

* Outstanding Teaching Record:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, consistently modelling best practice, and supporting staff in professional development

* Resilient Leadership:
Ability to thrive in complex, challenging environments, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children

* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and statutory education frameworks

Why Join This Provision?

* Lead a brand-new specialist primary school focused on vulnerable and complex pupils

* Shape curriculum, culture, and therapeutic practice from the outset

* Work within a relationship-based, trauma-informed environment

* Competitive salary and senior leadership autonomy

* Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on pupils’ lives in West London

Integrity Education Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes