Headteacher

Simply Education Ltd; Meldreth; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is delighted to be supporting a specialist SEN school in Meldreth to recruit an experienced Headteacher. You will provide strategic, educational and operational leadership for students aged 6–19 with complex learning needs, safeguarding and staff development, in a nurturing environment focused on achievement and independence.

With QTS and senior leadership experience, you will drive school improvement, manage resources and build strong relationships with families and

Qualifications

• QTS and senior leadership experience required.
• Experience in a specialist SEN setting (ASD/PMLD) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience in quality assurance and staff performance management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's educational and operational performance and drive school improvement.
• Drive high standards and maintain safeguarding, quality assurance and compliance.
• Lead, develop and manage staff to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Oversee resources and support the school's financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with staff, families and external stakeholders.

Skills

QTS

Senior leadership experience

SEN specialist

Ofsted & safeguarding

Quality assurance & staff management

Leadership & stakeholder management

Education

QTS

NPQH desirable

Job description

Headteacher - Specialist SEN School

Location: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £77,676 - £85,547 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Simply Education are delighted to be working with a specialist SEN school in Meldreth to recruit an experienced and inspirational Headteacher.

The school supports young people aged 6-19 with complex learning difficulties, PMLD, physical disabilities and medical needs, providing a nurturing environment focused on achievement, independence and personal development.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will provide strong strategic, educational and operational leadership, working closely with the Principal and governing board to drive school improvement and deliver outstanding outcomes for students.

• Leading the school's educational and operational performance
• Driving school improvement and maintaining high standards
• Overseeing safeguarding, quality assurance and compliance
• Leading, developing and managing staff
• Managing resources and supporting the school's financial performance
• Building strong relationships with staff, families and external stakeholders

About You

• QTS and relevant senior leadership experience
• Experience within a specialist SEN setting, ideally ASD/PMLD
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding requirements
• Experience of quality assurance and staff performance managementExcellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• NPQH or willingness to work towards it is desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN leader to take the next step in their career and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.