Headteacher

Headteacher £88,496- £103,211 per annum (L18b-L25) Full time, Permanent Required for September 2026 Francis Barber School is Wandsworth''s secondary Pupil Referral Unit, supporting vulnerable pupils aged 11-16 who have been permanently excluded, are at risk of exclusion, or cannot access mainstream education for a range of social, emotional, mental health or complex needs. Our provision operates across two sites (Tooting and Westdean), enabling us to meet diverse needs safely and effectively. We are seeking an outstanding leader who: Is passionate about inclusion and committed to trauma informed, relational practice Has high expectations of children and staff and can motivate and inspire all members of the school community Has a positive and resilient approach, able to calmly manage challenges and change Has experience developing and leading a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring the welfare of children and staff Brings strategic vision to continue strong outcomes and reintegration successes Is an effective communicator with a strong track record of working with multi agency partners including social care, CAMHS, police, local authority services, and schools, as well as the wider community Has strong financial management skills and can approach this area with confidence We offer: A committed and flexible staff team Strong partnerships across the borough A unique opportunity to lead one of Wandsworth''s key inclusion settings Modernised facilities ..... full job details .....