Current Vacancies

Assistant Headteachers 

Inner London Leadership Scale 11 – 15 (£78,820 – £85,790) 
Are you ready to shape the future of autism education in Southwark? Are you ready for a unique opportunity to join our outstanding leadership teams?  

We are now recruiting two Assistant Headteachers (one for each school) to start as soon as possible. We are looking for outstanding SEN teachers with leadership potential, who share our passion for achieving the very best outcomes for our pupils. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest possible quality of learning and teaching and contribute to the strategic leadership.  

Spa Bermondsey is our special school providing excellent education for autistic pupils aged 11-19. 

Spa Camberwell is our wonderful school for autistic pupils aged 4 – 16. 

All our pupils have learning disabilities. 

The Primary Assistant Head for Spa Camberwell will need to have taught in a primary special school. The Secondary Assistant Head for Bermondsey will need primary or secondary special school experience. Each will have been a successful middle leader. Senior leadership experience is desirable. 

We are a friendly organisation with a positive ethos, and are committed to helping all our pupils realise their full potential. ‘The personal development of pupils is at the heart of the school’s work’ (Ofsted Dec 2015). 
We welcome visits to the school. Further information about these posts and arrangements for visits can be made by telephoning the Spa Bermondsey office on 0207 237 3714, the Spa Camberwell office on 020 3434 5210 or by emailing recruitment@spa-education.org

Application forms should be submitted by e-mail to: recruitment@spa-education.org 
The closing date for applications is Friday November 27th (noon) 
Interviews will be held in early December.

Spa Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust follows robust safer recruitment practices. This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, online searches, references, right to work checks, and any other pre-employment checks required in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation. 

Deputy Headteacher

Inner London Leadership Scale L17 – L21 (£89,956 – £97,799)
Are you ready to shape the future of autism education in Southwark? Are you ready for a unique opportunity to join our outstanding leadership teams?

We are looking for an outstanding SEN practitioner with management experience and strong leadership skills, who shares our passion for achieving the very best outcomes for our pupils. You will play a vital role in the development of our excellent school.

Are you ready to lead outstanding education for children and young people with autism? 
Do you share our vision for happy, safe and heathy pupils who learn, achieve and are ready for the future? Spa Education Trust is recruiting a Deputy Head of School for Spa Camberwell and we are offering you a unique leadership opportunity in our successful organisation. 

The Trust currently has two successful special schools in Southwark for pupils with autism. Spa Bermondsey is for pupils aged 11–19. Spa Camberwell for pupils aged 5-16. 

This is an exciting time to join us as Deputy Headteacher as we continue to grow and 
develop new provisions. 

Successful candidates will:
• have outstanding leadership experience in a special school
• have experience that demonstrates commitment to our vision
• be committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils and their families
• inspire and motivate pupils, staff and the broader school community. 

Applicants for the post must have senior leadership experience in special education. The trust acknowledges the importance of the role of the Deputy Head of School and will actively offer long term support, encouragement, CPD and realistic challenge to the successful candidates.

Find out more about our schools at www.spa-education.org

We welcome visits to the school. Further information about these posts and arrangements
for visits can be made by telephoning the Spa Camberwell office on 0203 434 5210 or by 
emailing recruitment@spa-education.org

Spa Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust follows robust safer recruitment practices. This post is subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, online searches, references, right to work checks, and any other pre-employment checks required in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant legislation.

Application forms should be submitted by e-mail to:recruitment@spa-education.org
The closing date for applications is Friday November 27th (noon), Interviews will be held in early December.