Dual-Site Headteacher for SEMH Specialist Schools

Outcomes First Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits platform

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Belmont Primary and Secondary Schools, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks an exceptional Headteacher to lead two specialist provisions and shape learning for students with SEMH and additional needs. You will drive curriculum development, ensure high standards, and lead on safeguarding across both sites.

With strong leadership, budgeting, and partnership skills, you will develop a culture of collaboration, professional growth and inclusive education, guiding staff, families and external partners

Qualifications

• Successful leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher within a specialist or SEMH setting.
• A strong understanding of SEMH needs, learning difficulties and communication challenges, with a commitment to inclusive education.
• A proven track record of driving school improvement and achieving positive educational outcomes.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections, quality assurance and working with school improvement partners.
• Experience managing school budgets, resources and financial compliance.
• The resilience, creativity and ambition to lead positive change across two school sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and ambition, providing inspirational leadership across both Belmont Primary and Secondary Schools.
• Shape exceptional education, driving curriculum development, high-quality teaching and personalised learning for students with SEMH and additional needs.
• Inspire and develop your teams, building a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous professional growth.
• Drive school improvement, using self-evaluation, performance information and quality assurance to raise standards and improve outcomes.
• Champion student wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring both schools provide safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families, local authorities, external professionals and other stakeholders.
• Lead with confidence through inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high standards across both provisions.
• Oversee effective school operations, including financial management, resource planning and budget control.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

QTS, NPQH or degree

Job description

Belmont Primary and Secondary Schools, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks an exceptional Headteacher to lead two specialist provisions and shape learning for students with SEMH and additional needs. You will drive curriculum development, ensure high standards, and lead on safeguarding across both sites.

With strong leadership, budgeting, and partnership skills, you will develop a culture of collaboration, professional growth and inclusive education, guiding staff, families and external partners