Head of School

Dovetail and Slate Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of School for a nurturing environment aimed at re-engaging students with education. Key responsibilities include operational management, overseeing curriculum delivery, and ensuring a high-quality learning environment. This role offers a competitive salary, plus various benefits including generous holidays and professional development investments.

Benefits

Generous Holidays & Flexibility

Access to fitness, yoga, mindfulness content, and counselling services

Professional Development investment

Death in Service Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Recognition Awards, discounts & Rewards

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Passion for inspiring learners and fostering ambition.
• Deep empathy and commitment to supporting young people.
• Strong experience at SLT or Headteacher level in alternative provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the school.
• Oversee staff, student outcomes, and curriculum delivery.
• Develop and sustain a strong extra-curricular offer.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Emotional Insight

Curriculum Strength

Sector Knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching Learning Status (QTLS)

National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

Job description

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We are working on behalf of a small independent school, offering a nurturing and structured environment to help them re-engage with education and prepare for reintegration into mainstream settings.

Title: Head of School

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the school, ensuring it remains inspection-ready and meets all statutory requirements.
• Oversee staff, student outcomes, curriculum delivery, and pastoral care.
• Ensure adherence to school policies and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Deliver a broad, engaging, and high-quality curriculum.
• Actively promote the school's values and achievements within the wider community.
• Develop and sustain a strong extra-curricular offer.

Who We're Looking For

You'll be someone who brings passion, leadership, and strategic insight to your role:

• Engagement Skills: A talent for inspiring learners and fostering ambition.
• Emotional Insight: Deep empathy and commitment to supporting young people
• Academic Background: A degree in a relevant subject.
• Teaching Qualifications: QTS or QTLS (or equivalent); NPQH is desirable.
• Leadership Experience: Strong experience at SLT, Head of Department, or Headteacher level-ideally in alternative provision.
• Curriculum Strength: Strong understanding of English, Maths, and Science
• Sector Knowledge: Familiar with Independent School Standards, alternative provision, and learners with SEN.
  
• Wellbeing Support: Access to fitness, yoga, mindfulness content and counselling services.
• Admin Light
• Generous Holidays & Flexibility
• Professional Development: Approximately £3.5k invested per colleague last year.
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Recognition Awards, discounts & Rewards
• Referral Bonus: £500 per person

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.