Executive Headteacher

Negotiable Salary dependent on Experience

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced and dynamic leader to take on the role of Executive Headteacher. This role involves strategic and operational responsibility for two independent schools, each offering specialist support for students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

One school is an Independent SEMH Specialist School (ages 11–16), providing an alternative curriculum tailored to the needs of young people with a range of SEMH special educational needs.

The majority of students have an EHCP and may also have diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD. The schools also work with a small cohort of students referred through local authority inclusion services who are at risk of or have been permanently excluded from mainstream education.

Lead the strategic development of the schools, formulating aims, objectives, and policies to ensure excellence in education.

Provide exemplary leadership, upholding clear values and a moral purpose focused on student success.

Work closely with senior leadership and regional education teams to foster a culture of high achievement.

Line manage senior leadership teams across both schools.

Oversee curriculum standards and student progress, ensuring quality teaching and learning outcomes.

Manage safeguarding responsibilities in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Drive improvement initiatives, including school development planning and regular systems reviews.

Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections and ensure compliance with independent schools’ standards.

Lead staff development programs and manage school resources effectively.

Fully funded CPD training opportunities.

Enhanced pay scales reflecting qualifications and experience.

Comprehensive support from a senior management team.

Access to centralised services for finance, payroll, HR, and recruitment.

Peer support from a network of experienced Executive Headteachers.

Access to additional resources, including clinical teams, educational psychologists, and wellbeing initiatives.

Generous benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and pension schemes.

10 INSET days annually to support professional development.

Employee perks, including access to discount cards and wellbeing programs.

This role involves stringent safeguarding measures, including enhanced DBS checks, to ensure the welfare of children and young people.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is receive the add panel to your left.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Leader with a proven track record in school leadership and a passion for inclusion and SEND education. You will bring strong strategic vision, a commitment to student success, and the ability to inspire teams to achieve their best.

Informal discussions and visits are strongly encouraged as part of the recruitment process.