Headteacher

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a small yet impactful therapeutic school in Bury. This role offers the chance to shape the future of education for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will possess a strong teaching background and leadership experience, along with a commitment to safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration. Join a dedicated team that values professional growth, well-being, and a supportive atmosphere, while making a significant difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Training Opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Mentorship from Professionals

Paid DBS Check

Friendly Family Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Professional teaching qualification such as degree, PGCE, or BEd.
• Strong knowledge of Independent School Standards and Ofsted Framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a therapeutic school for students with SEMH needs.
• Support children to achieve their personal best and ensure progress.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Safeguarding Knowledge

Multi-agency Working

Teaching Qualification

Experience with SEMH Needs

Education

Degree

PGCE or BEd

Masters Qualification or NPQH

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Job title: Headteacher
Location: Bury Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £52,750 depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

We have exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Headteacher to join our team at Chesham house school in Bury.

This opportunity is to lead and develop a fabulous, small but perfectly formed truly therapeutic school. Join us in shaping the future of education and making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Reporting to the Regional Lead, we are looking to appoint an experienced and successful school leader who will be able to build on our success, embed good practices and to move the school forward. You may already be a Headteacher or an experienced member of a senior leadership team, looking for your first headship.

The school: Cambian Chesham House School provides education for a range of students within the Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) sector of secondary education age. We’re looking for an individual to join our team that wants to make a difference and to support some of the most amazing young people to achieve their personal best as we continue our journey to outstanding. Chesham House offers a quality and personalised education for up to 20 students ranging from 10 to 18 years.

The successful candidate will have:

• Professional teaching qualification such as; degree, PGCE or BEd. Masters qualification or NPQH desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Independent School Standards Regulations and Ofsted Inspection Framework.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead is essential.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Experience of supporting children and young people with complex SEMH needs.
• Knowledge and experiencing of multi-agency working to support Looked after Children and directing on EHCP outcomes.
• Professional experience, coupled with your determination to achieve excellence, enthusiasm and a positive approach will help you to develop the school and ensure that every pupil makes outstanding progress.

Why work for us:

• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.