Headteacher

Spa School Camberwell

Role: Headteacher

Salary range: L24 to L29 Inner London (currently £100,951 to £112,823)

Location: Camberwell, London

Employer: Spa Education Trust

Responsible to: The Executive Headteacher

Contract type: Full time

Contract term: Permanent

Job starts: April or September

Applications must complete the application form

Spa School Camberwell is a special school for autistic pupils aged 4-16. The school opened in 2020 and has grown year on year. Owing to our reputation and success, the school is now at full capacity with classes in all key stages.

Our pupils are happy, safe and healthy. They make great progress and there is a strong focus on learning. Our staff are committed to making sure all our pupils have the best opportunities in everything we offer. They are committed to professional development and are well supported.

The Trust is now seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead the school forward in the next stages of development. This is a unique leadership opportunity to build on the excellent foundations already in place.

The successful candidate will:

• have a clear vision and strategy for the development of the school
  

• have outstanding senior leadership experience in a special school
  

• have an excellent understanding of the high-quality autism education
  

• demonstrate a commitment to our vision
  

• be committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils and their families
  

• have the skills to inspire and motivate pupils, families, staff and the broader school community
  

Applicants for the post must have senior leadership experience in special education.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged prior to application on either Wednesday 28th January at 9.30am or Wednesday 28th January at 4.30pm. Please email our HR Manager at recruitment@spa-education.org to make an appointment.

Completed application forms, including personal statements, must be sent to: recruitment@spa-education.org on or before noon on Monday 2nd February 2026. Interviews will take place on Thursday 12th February 2026.

Please also refer to the How to Apply section of the candidate pack.

Please visit our website https://spa-camberwell.org/vacancies

The Trust recognises the importance of this role and will actively offer long term support, encouragement, CPD and realistic challenge to the successful candidate.

Spa Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an enhanced DBS check. Social media and public media checks will also be carried out for applicants prior to interview.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity or religion.