At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a specialist education setting and drive high standards in teaching and learning.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on safeguarding and school improvement.
- Why this job: Step into a Headteacher role and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: QTS and PGCE/PGDE with at least 5 years of leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £51,773 - £60,145
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:00pm
Contract: Term Time
Are you an experienced Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or senior school leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Headteacher to lead a specialist education setting supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an established senior or middle leader looking to step into their first Headteacher role.
The Role
- Provide strong, visible and proactive leadership across the school.
- Lead the day-to-day operational management of the setting.
- Drive high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
- Lead the School Improvement Plan and quality assurance framework.
- Work closely with SEND, pastoral and education leaders.
- Lead inspection preparation and maintain an Ofsted-ready environment.
- Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies.
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
About You
We’re looking for an experienced school leader with:
- QTS and PGCE/PGDE.
- Minimum 5 years' leadership experience within a primary or secondary school.
- Proven experience leading teams and managing staff performance.
- Experience contributing to or leading school improvement.
- Strong experience using data to drive improvement.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- SEMH/SEND experience.
- Specialist or alternative provision experience.
- Ofsted inspection experience.
- Experience within a therapeutic or multi-disciplinary environment.
- NPQH or currently working towards it.
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or experienced Head of Department to step into a Headteacher position and take responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of a specialist setting.
Interested? Apply now or contact us for further information.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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