Head Teacher — SEMH/SEND Specialist School Leadership

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Equal opportunities commitment

Staff development and retention

Impact on outcomes for students

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting an independent SEMH specialist day school in Birmingham to appoint an experienced Head Teacher on a permanent basis. You will provide hands-on leadership, guiding pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs while fostering strong relationships with staff, parents and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold NPQH, possess senior leadership experience, and demonstrate an active, pupil-centered leadership style in a fast-growing organisation focused on outcomes for

Qualifications

• NPQH qualification.
• Relevant teaching and leadership qualifications.
• Previous experience in a senior leadership or Head Teacher role.
• Strong experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs.
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills.
• A hands-on, pupil-focused approach to school leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, hands-on leadership across the school.
• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs.
• Build effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents and stakeholders.
• Lead strategy to achieve positive outcomes and nurture independence.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Pupil-focused

Communication

Education

NPQH qualification

Teaching/Leadership qualifications

Senior leadership experience

Job description

TeacherActive is supporting an independent SEMH specialist day school in Birmingham to appoint an experienced Head Teacher on a permanent basis. You will provide hands-on leadership, guiding pupils with SEMH, SEND and complex needs while fostering strong relationships with staff, parents and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will hold NPQH, possess senior leadership experience, and demonstrate an active, pupil-centered leadership style in a fast-growing organisation focused on outcomes for