Executive Headteacher - SEMH

Leader Group; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Executive Headteacher to lead multiple SEMH independent schools. The role includes shaping school vision, ensuring outstanding education, and managing a senior leadership team. Ideal candidates will have proven school leadership experience and a passion for inclusion. Competitive salary up to £80K plus car allowance and KPI bonuses offered.

Benefits

Fully funded CPD

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing support

NEST enhanced Pension Scheme

Access to in-house psychologists

Qualifications

• Proven independent school leadership expertise.
• Multi-site management experience.
• Passion for inclusion and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement goals for excellence.
• Lead by example with clear values.
• Monitor teaching and learning outcomes.
• Guide senior leadership team and manage staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Safeguarding practices

Team development

Curriculum design

Job description

Executive Headteacher – SEMH

Salary: Up to 80K + 3,600 Car Allowance per year + KPI Bonus up to 21%, negotiable for exceptional candidates

Leader Group, in partnership with an independent school client, is seeking an exceptional Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire multiple SEMH independent schools across Bedfordshire.

Your Role as Executive Headteacher

As the strategic and operational leader, you will:

• Shape School Vision: Establish and implement goals and policies that drive excellence.
• Have multi-site management experience.
• Inspire Leadership: Lead by example with clear values and moral purpose, ensuring outstanding education for all pupils.
• Collaborate for Success: Work alongside the Education Director to foster a culture of achievement across schools.
• Drive Quality: Monitor teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes, ensuring high expectations and curriculum standards.
• Safeguard and Support: Uphold robust safeguarding practices and provide leadership for Ofsted inspections and compliance.
• Develop Teams: Guide the senior leadership team and manage staff development initiatives.

What We Offer You

Joining as our Executive Headteacher comes with exceptional benefits:

• Professional Growth: Fully funded CPD and an established Executive Headteacher support network.
• Financial Rewards: Enhanced pay scales, life assurance, and a NEST enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support: Weekly wellbeing drop-ins, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and access to a blue light discount card.
• Operational Support: Centralised HR, finance, and recruitment functions, plus dedicated school administration assistance.
• Clinical Backing: Access to in-house psychologists, attachment-aware training, and support from the clinical team.
• Enhanced INSET Days: A comprehensive programme of 10 INSET days.

Who We're Looking For

We are searching for an experienced senior leader with:

• A passion for inclusion and SEND.
• Proven independent school leadership expertise.
• Commitment to delivering a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum.

If you are ready to make a transformative impact across schools and champion the success of pupils and staff alike, we want to hear from you!

For more details or to arrange a chat, please contact Lakshmi in the recruitment team.

Safeguarding Commitment

Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.