Headteacher – PRU
Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Role: Headteacher
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: ASAP / January 2027
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or senior PRU/AP leader looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist provision and make a lasting difference to young people who have faced barriers to mainstream education?
Ribbons & Reeves are working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Waltham Forest that is looking for an ambitious, resilient and pupil-centred Headteacher to lead the provision and its staff team.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands that successful PRU education requires strong relationships, clear boundaries, high expectations, excellent safeguarding and a consistent approach to behaviour and engagement .
The role involves: Providing strategic and day-to-day leadership across the PRU
Setting a clear vision and culture centred around pupil progress and positive outcomes
Leading, supporting and developing a committed teaching and support team
Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and safeguarding
Supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural and complex needs
Developing effective strategies to improve attendance, engagement and participation
Overseeing personalised pathways and supporting successful reintegration where appropriate
Working closely with parents, carers, schools, local authorities and external agencies
Monitoring pupil progress, behaviour and outcomes
Leading school improvement and ensuring effective policies and procedures are embedded
Developing staff through coaching, support and performance management
Ensuring the provision meets all safeguarding and statutory responsibilities
We are looking for someone who: Has significant leadership experience within PRU, AP, SEMH or specialist education
Has experience leading and developing teaching and support teams
Understands the challenges faced by young people who have struggled in mainstream education
Has strong knowledge of behaviour, safeguar...
Headteacher - PRU in London employer: RIBBONS AND REEVES
RIBBONS AND REEVES is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment for aspiring Speech and Language Therapists. Located in Hounslow, the company fosters a collaborative work culture with a strong emphasis on professional development, providing ample opportunities for growth within the educational sector. Employees benefit from hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
