Head of School​/Headteacher - SEN ASC

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus benefits and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

We are seeking an inspiring and highly visible leader to take on a senior role at a specialist school supporting children and young people with complex needs, predominantly autism and cognition and learning needs. Set in a beautiful rural location with extensive grounds and a lake, the school is part of a growing education group and has plans to expand over the coming years.

This is a chance to rebuild confidence, set a positive culture and lead a school through its next phase of development.

• Provide visible, supportive and confident leadership, building a positive, consistent culture and engaged staff team
• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the school, managing the deputy, assistant head and teaching teams
• Maintain high standards, with strong attention to detail and consistent implementation of the school’s policies, curriculum and safeguarding procedures
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding a robust safeguarding culture
• Lead the school through inspection, taking forward the existing action plan and ensuring compliance with the Independent School Standards for Wales
• Handle challenging conversations with parents and professionals constructively and confidently
• Build strong relationships with families, local authorities and external partners
• Support the school’s planned growth in pupil numbers, including early years provision

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant senior leadership experience
• Experience of leading a specialist school or provision for pupils with autism, ALN or complex needs
• A track record of leading successful external inspections, ideally including Estyn
• Proven experience of driving school improvement and raising standards
• Excellent people leadership, communication and organisational skills
• The resilience, confidence and credibility to lead a school and win the trust of staff, families and professionals
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, ALN and regulatory requirements

• Salary dependant on experience
• Direct, regular support from an experienced Executive Head
• A beautiful setting, with approximately 18 acres of grounds and a lake
• A school with plans to grow, with approved capacity increases planned over the next 18 months
• Access to a wider leadership network and professional development opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• The chance to join a growing organisation with real influence over the school’s direction