Executive Headteacher - SEMH. Job in Bedford Education & Training Jobs

Leader Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist independent school group in Bedfordshire seeks a dynamic Executive Headteacher. You will lead strategic initiatives across multiple sites, manage senior teams, and oversee high educational standards for students with additional needs. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and enhanced benefits. Candidates should have a strong background in SEMH or independent education and a passion for high-quality learning environments.

Benefits

Fully funded CPD and leadership development

Supportive central services (HR, finance, estates)

Peer network of Executive Headteachers

Enhanced benefits including pension and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced senior leader with a strong background in education.
• Passionate about delivering inclusive, high-quality learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple school sites.
• Inspire and manage senior leadership teams.
• Oversee curriculum quality, teaching standards, and student progress.
• Ensure strong safeguarding and compliance practices.
• Lead school development planning and Ofsted readiness.
• Work collaboratively with educational psychologists and clinical teams.

Skills

Leadership in education

Strong background in SEMH or independent education

Ability to manage senior leadership teams

Job description

Executive Headteacher
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 Plus Bonus and Car Allowance

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a dynamic and visionary Executive Headteacher to lead a specialist independent school in Bedfordshire, with responsibility expanding to two additional provisions as they open. This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of a growing group of schools that provide high-quality education for pupils with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across multiple school sites
  
• Inspire and manage senior leadership teams
  
• Oversee curriculum quality, teaching standards, and student progress
  
• Ensure strong safeguarding and compliance practices
  
• Lead school development planning and Ofsted readiness
  
• Work collaboratively with educational psychologists and clinical teams
  

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of 70,000 - 80,000
  
• Fully funded CPD and leadership development
  
• Supportive central services (HR, finance, estates)
  
• Peer network of Executive Headteachers
  
• Enhanced benefits including pension, INSET days, maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, and wellbeing initiatives
  

About You:

We're looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong background in SEMH or independent education, who is passionate about delivering inclusive, high-quality learning environments. If you're ready for a new challenge with strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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For more information or to express interest, please contact Lakshmi at or call (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
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