Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Hereford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Hereford is looking for a visionary Headteacher to lead an inclusive and ambitious school for children with complex needs. The candidate should have a deep understanding of special educational needs and a passion for inclusive education. The role involves empowering staff and engaging families to create a supportive community. The school offers opportunities for professional growth and a vibrant culture celebrating diversity.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Trust-wide CPD and leadership networks

Supportive governance

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of special educational needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student potential.
• Experience in leadership roles within educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nurturing and ambitious school environment.
• Champion pupil development and wellbeing.
• Empower staff and engage families for strong community ties.

Skills

Understanding of special educational needs

Passion for inclusive education

Integrity

Compassion

Strategic leadership

Empathy

High expectations

Collaborative leadership

Community partnership skills

Job description

Overview

Blackmarston Special School is seeking an exceptional, visionary leader to become our next Headteacher. As part of a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) dedicated to special education, we are proud to offer a unique opportunity to lead a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious school that transforms the lives of children and young people with complex needs.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Has a deep understanding of special educational needs and a passion for inclusive education.
• Believes in the potential of every learner, no matter their starting point.
• Can lead with integrity, compassion, and strategic clarity.
• Will champion the personal development, wellbeing, and achievement of every pupil.
• Will lead teams with clarity, empathy, and high expectations.
• Is committed to collaborative leadership across the MAT, contributing to shared improvement and innovation.
• Will empower staff, engage families, and build strong community partnerships.

What the school offers its staff

Why Blackmarston School?

• A well-established special school with a strong reputation for care, creativity, and.
• A committed and skilled staff team who put pupils at the heart of everything they do.
• Supportive governance and MAT leadership, with opportunities for professional growth and cross school collaboration.
• A vibrant school culture that celebrates diversity, resilience, and lifelong learning.

We Offer:

• A dynamic leadership role within a specialist MAT.
• Opportunities to shape strategic direction and influence wider SEND practice.
• Access to trust-wide CPD, leadership networks, and peer support.
• A school community that values innovation, inclusion, and kindness.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.