Headteacher

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Contract Type:
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Full Time Salary: L26-L30 - ££95,735 - £105,595 - Pay Award Pending Posted: 10th September 2026

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As Soon As Possible Expires: 22nd September 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
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We are looking for an exceptional, values-led Headteacher who understands what makes Blackfriars Academy such a special place and who will be an inspirational and compassionate leader, able to bring people together around a shared purpose. You will share our belief that education has the power to transform lives and have the vision and ambition to ensure that every pupil, regardless of their starting point or the barriers they face, receives a highly personalised, meaningful and enriching education.

Our pupils are extraordinary, individual and diverse. They have a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, moderate and severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex sensory and medical needs. They require a leader who is passionate about ensuring that every young person is understood, valued and supported to achieve their potential.

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead an ambitious special school, while never losing sight of the individual child at the heart of every decision. You will recognise that progress looks different for every young person and be equally ambitious for their communication, independence, wellbeing, personal development and preparation for adulthood as you are for their academic and accredited outcomes.

You will be a visible, approachable and trusted leader who builds strong relationships with pupils, families, staff and the wide range of professionals who support our young people. You will understand that the very best specialist education is built upon effective partnership with families, health and social care professionals and the wider community, and will lead those relationships with empathy, warmth and integrity.

This is a role for someone who combines strategic leadership with genuine humanity - someone who can maintain high expectations, build upon the strengths of the Academy and drive continued improvement, while creating a safe, secure and positive environment in which pupils and staff are given every opportunity to flourish.

Above all, we are looking for a Headteacher who will embrace what makes Blackfriars special, champion our pupils with unwavering belief and ensure they develop the voice, confidence, independence and skills they need for life beyond Blackfriars.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the School or for a further discussion about the role, please email our National Education Director of Special and Inclusion, Ian Armstrong (contact details can be found on the advert attachment).
** Blackfriars Academy is a truly exceptional place to learn and grow.
** We are a vibrant learning community of around 120 students aged 11 to 16, supported by more than 90 dedicated staff, working together to enable young people with a diverse range of special educational needs to achieve their full potential.

At the heart of Blackfriars is the belief that education can transform lives. We provide an ambitious and highly personalised curriculum which recognises that success looks different for every pupil and which places communication, independence and preparation for adulthood at its heart.

Our established values and PRIDE in our school community reflect our determination to succeed while ensuring pupils experience the enjoyment of learning and life. We want every young person to have a…