At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a specialist SEND school, shaping education for children with diverse needs.
- Company: A dedicated SEND school in Braintree, Essex, focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time permanent role, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with families and professionals.
- Why this job: Inspire and lead a passionate team while transforming lives through education.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and proven senior leadership experience in SEND.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are recruiting an experienced and inspirational Headteacher to lead a specialist SEND school in Braintree, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity for an established Headteacher, Head of School or experienced senior education leader to shape and develop a specialist provision supporting children and young people with SEND, including autism, ADHD and complex needs.
The Role
As Headteacher, you will have overall responsibility for the strategic leadership, educational direction and operational management of the school. Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the school's vision, strategy and improvement plan
- Developing and overseeing a high-quality, personalised SEND curriculum
- Ensuring EHCP outcomes are embedded into learning and pupil progress
- Providing strong leadership across safeguarding, behaviour and pupil wellbeing
- Maintaining high standards of teaching and learning
- Leading, developing and inspiring the staff team
- Ensuring the school meets SEND, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Working closely with families, Local Authorities and multi-agency professionals
- Representing the school with Ofsted and other external stakeholders
- Managing resources, compliance and continuous school improvement
Headteacher Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven senior leadership experience within SEND or specialist education
- Strong knowledge and understanding
Head Teacher employer: Hargate Healthcare
Join our dedicated team at a specialist SEND school in Braintree, where your role as a School Caretaker will be vital in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and training. With competitive salaries and a commitment to the well-being of our staff, we ensure that you feel valued and empowered in your important role.
