Headteacher

Leader Group; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Headteacher for a brand-new specialist school in Runcorn, opening in September 2026. The role involves leading the school's vision, managing a senior leadership team, and ensuring excellent educational standards for pupils with SEND. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Fully funded training and qualifications

Employee wellbeing app and discounts platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience within a SEND setting or similar provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the school's vision, goals, and policies.
• Promote clear values and a commitment to excellence in education.
• Manage and support the senior leadership team.
• Oversee curriculum standards and monitor pupil progress.
• Drive improvements in teaching and pupil achievement.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are implemented.
• Lead Ofsted preparation and maintain compliance.

Skills

Working with pupils with SEND

Leadership

Curriculum management

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Leader Group is proud to be recruiting a Headteacher on behalf of our client

Opening September 2026
Brand New School - Therapeutic Educational Provision (KS2-KS3)
Location: Runcorn
Salary: Up to 70,000

Leader Group is delighted to announce the recruitment of a Headteacher for our client's brand-new school in Runcorn, opening September 2026. This specialist therapeutic educational provision will provide outstanding education and care for up to 24 pupils across Key Stages 2 and 3.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to shape a school from its very beginning, with the site set to be completed in spring 2026.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in developing the school's culture, ethos, and vision. You will:

• Lead the development of the school's vision, goals, and policies.
• Promote clear values and a commitment to excellence in education for all pupils.
• Manage and support the senior leadership team.
• Oversee curriculum standards and monitor pupil progress.
• Drive improvements in teaching and pupil achievement.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are rigorously implemented.
• Provide leadership across the curriculum.
• Review school systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead Ofsted preparation and maintain compliance with independent school standards.
• Manage staff development and resources effectively.
• Develop and deliver the School Development Plan.

The Person

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who demonstrates:

• A passionate approach to working with pupils with SEND.
• Minimum of two years' experience within a SEND setting or similar provision.
• QTS/QTLS (essential).

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Staff referral scheme ( 500 bonus split between you and your referral).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee wellbeing app and discounts platform.
• Life assurance.

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.