Head of School

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a family of specialist independent schools group seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of School to lead one of their specialist schools based in South London on a permanent basis from September 2026.\n\nThe school caters for children aged from 5 – 18 years with various EHCP diagnoses autism and significant communication and learning needs., therefore experience with leading a school setting where children have complex communication needs (Pre-verbal and non-verbal), SLD is advantageous.\n\nThe Role\n\nThe successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership across all aspects of school life, driving excellence in teaching, learning, wellbeing, and pupil outcomes.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * Setting and delivering a clear strategic vision for the school\n\n * Fostering a culture of inclusion, compassion, ambition, and high expectations\n\n * Leading and developing a talented, motivated staff team\n\n * Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, local authorities, and multi-agency professionals\n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\n * QTS | QTLLS\n\n * Proven senior leadership experience within a special or mainstream school setting\n\n * A strong understanding of SEN and a commitment to continuous improvement\n\n * Experitse working with children with complex communication needs / SLD school settings\n\n * Integrity, empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to pupil success and staff wellbeing\n\nWhy Join?\n\n * Strong central support\n\n * Clear leadership development pathways\n\n * The opportunity to shape the future of SEN education within a growing trust\n\n * A culture where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated\n\nIf this Head of School role is of interest, contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions.\n\nIntegrity Education Solutions and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and full pre-employment checks. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community