Alternative Provision Headteacher

Stafflex; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Huddersfield is seeking a Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead. This role involves strategic leadership along with part-time teaching in an outdoor-focused setting. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience, knowledge of safeguarding, and effective relationship-building skills. This opportunity promises generous CPD and training within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous CPD

Therapeutic training

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience and DSL competence required.
• Familiar with safeguarding and SEND.
• Experience with trauma-informed practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee curriculum, teaching quality and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with pupils, families, and staff.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

DSL competence

Knowledge of safeguarding

Knowledge of SEND

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

NPQH (Desirable)

Job description

Headteacher & DSL - Alternative Provision (Kirklees)

Start: April 2026 | Contract: Temp → Permanent after probation

We're recruiting a Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead for a small, developing independent school for KS2 pupils with SEMH needs. This unique role combines strategic leadership, safeguarding responsibility, and part-time teaching in a trauma-informed, outdoor-focused environment.

Key Points:

• Lead the school, ensuring compliance with Independent School Standards and safeguarding.

• Oversee curriculum, teaching quality, SEND provision, behaviour and wellbeing.

• Teach 3 days/week; 2 days protected for leadership/admin.

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, staff, and local partners.

• Generous CPD, therapeutic training, and supportive, relational culture.

Requirements:

• Senior leadership experience and DSL competence.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, trauma-informed practice, and Independent School Standards.

• Desirable: NPQH, outdoor/therapeutic experience, multi-agency collaboration.

Apply via Stafflex Education for a chance to shape a new, high-quality provision from the ground up.

Stafflex Education is an equal opportunities agency and business and fully committed to safeguarding children. All candidates will be subject to our thorough compliance process, including enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.