Head Teacher

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Job Title: Head Teacher

Location: Imperial Wharf, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, UK

Salary: Very Competitive compensation package

Working Pattern: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

We’re hiring a Head Teacher to lead our specialist school and early years provision for pupils with autism and developmental delays. If you are a values-led school leader with a strong SEND background and operational rigour, ready to shape and scale an ambitious provision, this is a rare leadership opportunity.

About First Bridge Education

At First Bridge Education, we combine evidence-led education with behavioural science to deliver outstanding outcomes for pupils with complex needs. Our Centre and School are Ofsted-registered, delivering early years and primary education supported by clinical expertise and ABA-informed practice. We are building something purposeful: a setting where excellence, inclusion, innovation and accountability coexist.

We now need a Head Teacher who can lead our school, shape our curriculum, uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and governance, and elevate outcomes for pupils, families, and staff.

About the Role and What You’ll Do

Lead all aspects of school and early years operations, including curriculum, quality of education, safeguarding, and compliance
Act as Named Principal (Ofsted/DfE) for the school and Registered Manager for early years provision
Drive school improvement, pupil progress, and teaching quality through high-expectations leadership
Work closely with the Clinical Director and Senior Leadership Team to align education, therapy, and operational strategy
Inspire, develop and mentor staff to build capacity, performance, and professional growth
Build strong partnerships with families, professionals, local authorities, and external agencies

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & School Improvement
Curriculum design, implementation and quality assurance
Teaching & learning oversight, including lesson observations and coaching
Progress tracking aligned to EHCPs and regulatory expectations
Safeguarding and child protection leadership and compliance
Staff development, performance reviews, and leadership mentoring (including ECT/QTS support)
Governance, Ofsted readiness and adherence to Independent School Standards
Parent, stakeholder and multidisciplinary engagement
Operational oversight including health & safety, compliance, and budgeting

What you bring

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher
Strong knowledge of SEN, EYFS, ISS and safeguarding requirements
Track record in school improvement, staff leadership, and regulatory compliance
Excellent strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Confidence using data to monitor standards, progress, and outcomes
Willingness to learn and embed the principles of ABA practice
NASENCo or NPQSENCO qualification
Experience within specialist SEND, independent or therapeutic education settings
Prior Ofsted inspection preparation or leadership involvement

What We Offer

Very Competitive Salary
34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays and your birthday)
Company pension + sick pay
Access to Perkbox

Safeguarding

First Bridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.