Head of School - Wolverhampton | Permanent Role

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and funded培训

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts and rewards

Death in Service Insurance

Counselling support

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are seeking an experienced Head of School to lead an independent educational setting in Wolverhampton.

The role focuses on supporting young people with SEN and additional needs, while maintaining high standards in safeguarding, curriculum delivery and day-to-day operations. The candidate will provide strategic leadership across teaching, staff development, safeguarding and compliance, ensuring positive outcomes for pupils and strong collaboration with parents and external

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• QTS, QTLS or recognised overseas equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience within an educational setting, e.g., Head of Department, SLT or Headteacher level.
• Experience managing and developing staff teams.
• Strong understanding of teaching and learning, particularly across English, Maths and Science.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Strong safeguarding and educational compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership across the school and ensure high standards of safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing and pupil support.
• Inspire and engage pupils, helping them achieve educational and personal ambitions.
• Lead, support and develop teaching and support staff across the school.
• Oversee teaching and learning quality and monitor pupil progress.
• Ensure delivery of core subjects including English, Maths and Science.
• Work with parents/carers and external stakeholders to support pupils.
• Identify challenges and implement effective solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

SEN support

Safeguarding

Curriculum delivery

Staff development

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

QTS/ QTLS or overseas equivalent

NPQH (desirable)

Job description

Location: Wolverhampton
Salary:Depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Start Date: Immediately

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of School to lead an independent educational setting in Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education leader who is passionate about supporting young people, particularly those with SEN and additional needs, and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will provide strong leadership across teaching and learning, staff development, safeguarding, curriculum delivery and day-to-day school operations.

• Provide strong and effective leadership across the school.
• Inspire and engage pupils, helping them achieve their educational and personal ambitions.
• Lead, support and develop teaching and support staff.
• Oversee the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
• Ensure effective delivery of core subjects including English, Maths and Science.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Support pupils with SEN and additional needs, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing and pupil support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant educational regulations and Independent School Standards.
• Work closely with staff, parents/carers and external stakeholders.
• Identify challenges proactively and implement effective solutions.
• Promote equality, diversity, wellbeing and British values throughout the school.
• Manage leadership responsibilities alongside curriculum oversight, staff development and compliance requirements.

• Degree in a relevant subject area.
• QTS, QTLS or recognised overseas equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience within an educational setting, such as Head of Department, SLT or Headteacher level.
• Experience managing and developing staff teams.
• Strong understanding of teaching and learning, particularly across English, Maths and Science.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and additional needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and educational compliance.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and staff.

Desirable:

• NPQH or currently working towards NPQH.
• Experience within alternative provision or a similar educational setting.
• Knowledge of Independent School Standards and the alternative provision sector.

• Professional development and funded training opportunities.
• Investment in your career and professional qualifications.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Death in Service Insurance.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to a healthcare cashback scheme.
• Employee wellbeing resources and counselling support.
• Generous annual leave and additional family-friendly leave.
• Employee discounts and rewards.
• Recognition and reward schemes.
• Ongoing support from senior leadership.

Please note:

This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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 a