Head of School

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational staffing agency is looking for a Head of School in Stockport. This full-time role involves leading an alternative provision school for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Candidates should have a relevant degree, teaching qualifications, and proven experience in educational leadership. The position offers a salary between £40,000 to £50,000 based on experience, alongside valuable benefits. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions.
• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of core subjects and alternative provision landscape.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage pupils in achieving their goals.
• Implement solutions to enhance pupil outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Oversee curriculum and staff development.

Skills

Inspiring learners

Leadership experience

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject area

QTS or QTLS (or equivalent)

Job description

Head of School

Location: Stockport
Vacancy Type: Full Time / Permanent / Term time only
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 (Based on experience) Plus valuable Benefits
Contracted Hours: 8:30 till 17:00

Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with an Alternative Provision school based in Stockport. This school is a Secondary school for pupils key stage 3 – key stage 4 with SEMH needs.

Key Duties

• Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage learners, supporting them in achieving their ambitions. Able to bring fresh ideas, creativity, and proactive leadership to both the classroom and wider school environment.
• Passionate about making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of young people—particularly those requiring additional support.
• Degree in a relevant subject area is essential.
• QTS or QTLS (or an overseas equivalent) is required. NPQH or working towards it is desirable.
• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting (Head of Department, SLT, or Headteacher level), ideally within an alternative provision or similar setting. Experience managing staff teams and small school cohorts is essential.
• Strong understanding and oversight of core subject delivery (English, Maths, Science), with a track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of the alternative provision landscape, school compliance requirements, and Independent School Standards. Familiarity with working with learners with SEN and additional needs is key.
• Proactive in addressing challenges and implementing effective solutions to enhance pupil outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with staff, learners, and external stakeholders.
• A clear commitment to upholding and promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing, and British values within the school community.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance leadership responsibilities, staff development, curriculum oversight, and regulatory compliance.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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