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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 provisionWe 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 experienceWhat 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 educationIf 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. JBRP1_UKTJ