Headteacher

Education Experts; Fromes Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking a Headteacher for an interim role at an alternative provision in Hereford. The position focuses on supporting pupils with SEND and requires substantial leadership experience in education. Potential continuity after the interim period is possible, aiming to foster a positive and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification required.
• Substantial experience working with SEND pupils in an education setting.
• Exceptional references required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small alternative provision for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with complex behaviors and needs.
• Provide therapeutic leadership and build self-belief in pupils.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Leadership

Therapeutic approach

Education

UK teaching and/or leadership qualification

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Headteacher for an interim senior leadership job based in an alternative provision in Hereford, Worcestershire, West Midlands (HR8 1HT). If you are a SEND specialist who is available immediately we would be keen to speak with you. If you are an experienced Headteacher or an experienced Deputy Headteacher seeking a headship who has worked with pupils with SEND across either primary or secondary phases this role may be for you. We are currently supporting an established alternative provision based in Hereford. This role is offered on an interim, temporary basis with the potential to be ongoing into next term. This site is a small, well-established provision with the capacity for up to 8 children. It is good with elements of outstanding and has a supportive team in place consisting of an experienced Executive Headteacher, Senior Teacher and SEND specialist Teachers and TAs. Typically, the site caters for pupils aged 7-17 with SEND requirements. An informal meeting via Teams will be offered as a starting point for you to gain a full understanding of the school and ethos of the trust. This would then be followed with a tour of the site and a meeting with either the Regional Director or the Executive Headteacher. This site is part of a national trust who are focussed on supporting children with complex behaviours and needs. Their pupils have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. We focus on introducing senior leaders with a therapeutic style. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following: A relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification.
Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an education setting.
All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
Exceptional references. Proposed start date: ASAP
Salary: Daily Rate: £350 to £400 per day
Date posted: 05.06.25
Application closing date: 03.07.25 If you are a SEND specialist senior leader and are willing to work in or are local to the Hereford, Worcester area, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office via email at the following address: (url removed).