Headteacher

Nurtured Talent International; Tipton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Teacher to lead a specialist school in Tipton, focusing on students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. The role involves creating a nurturing environment and driving academic excellence while supporting staff and students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, resilience, and empathy, with a strong background in Special Education Needs. The position offers various perks, including occupational sick pay and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Colleague referral scheme

Financial wellbeing services

Life Assurance

Tastecard

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Teacher in a SEND environment.
• Good understanding of School Improvement processes.
• Thorough knowledge of Independent School Standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead with a clear vision for the school.
• Motivate, support, and develop staff and pupils.
• Create a supportive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Head Teacher to join our clients' school in Tipton, Wolverhampton.

Join our client in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs. Together, you will create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive.

The role will be based at their independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Located in Tipton, the school caters to pupils aged 11-19 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Our client operates with core values - Compassionate, Inspiring, Dependable, and Collaborative. They expect their leaders to exemplify these values in every aspect of their role. A true leader uses these values as a compass, guiding actions, decision-making, and fulfilling the collective mission of providing the best outcomes for young people.

As a leader, you will inspire, motivate, and empower staff and students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

1. Vision: Inspire and lead with a clear vision for the future of the school, fostering growth and excellence.
2. Resilience: Exhibit resilience in facing challenges, driving progress with determination and adaptability.
3. Empathy: Show genuine care and understanding for staff and students, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
4. High Support & High Challenge: Strive for academic excellence while providing unwavering support to students to reach their full potential.

The successful applicant will need:

• Extensive experience as a Head Teacher in a similar SEND environment or setting.
• A good understanding of the School Improvement process, effective curriculum models, and development of processes to help the school achieve an outstanding rating.
• Thorough knowledge of the Independent School Standards.
• Ability to motivate, support, and develop staff and pupils using a person-centred approach.
• A proactive 'can do, will do' attitude with a desire to succeed and improve the school.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Why work for us?

• Occupational sick pay
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!*
• Financial wellbeing services
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - savings on dining, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and attractions
• Opportunities for career progression through our Education Academy and ongoing professional development
• Comprehensive induction including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction
• Therapeutic training and support via our SHINE programme
• Access to a wide range of free online courses
• Employee assistance programme - confidential support via Bupa
• Supportive management and senior leaders
• High-quality CPD opportunities
• Free eye checks
• Community and wellbeing initiatives - Your wellbeing matters, and we support you to feel good about your work. We're in this together.

T&C's apply*