Alternative Provision Headteacher

Stafflex Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school in Huddersfield is seeking a Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic leadership and ensure safeguarding excellence. This role involves part-time teaching and requires experience in leading educational settings, particularly with children facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping a nurturing and trauma-informed environment while promoting educational success.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational settings, especially with SEMH needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and practices.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.
• Deliver part-time teaching to KS2 pupils.

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 environmen...