Headteacher. Job in Westbury Education & Training Jobs

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced SEND specialist Headteacher for an alternative provision school based in Westbury, Wiltshire (BA13). If you are a SEND specialist senior leader who is seeking a new permanent role ready for either January 2026 or April 2026, we would be keen to speak with you. If you are an experienced Headteacher or an experienced Deputy Headteacher seeking their first headship and have worked with pupils with SEND across either primary or secondary phases, we would be keen to speak with you. Typically, this site within the group will cater for pupils aged 7‑17 with SEMH requirements. A later start date can be negotiated for the right person. The pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some may also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. This site is part of a national trust focused on supporting children who have lived through trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self‑belief to become effective learners. We focus on introducing senior leaders with a therapeutic style. If you share a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail. This role is a permanent senior leadership post to start in either January 2026 or April 2026. A later start date can be negotiated for the right person. An informal meeting via Teams will be offered as a starting point for you to gain a full understanding of the trust and how we support them. We can then support you with your permanent application and complete your safer recruitment checks ahead of potential appointments. To be successfully shortlisted in your application we will require the following: A relevant UK‑based teaching and/or leadership qualification. Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an educational setting. All required documents for safer recruitment processing, including but not limited to a valid right‑to‑work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS. Exceptional references. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. Proposed start date: January 2026 or April 2026. Salary: Annual salary £79,800 (includes an OTE of £18,000). Date posted: 15.11.25 Application closing date: 13.12.25. If you are a SEND specialist senior leader and are interested in registering for this role or upcoming vacancies, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office. #J-18808-Ljbffr