Headteacher

SEND Inclusion Support; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education provider is looking for an inspirational Headteacher for a thriving school in Newark. You will lead and develop a committed staff, ensuring high teaching and pastoral standards while promoting strong community relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, a strong understanding of autism, and the vision to drive growth. This is an opportunity to shape the future of SEND education in an inclusive environment with competitive salary progression aligned to the school's expansion.

Benefits

Opportunities for leadership growth

Supportive staff and vibrant community

Competitive salary progression

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within SEND settings.
• Strong understanding of autism and complex needs.
• Experience across primary and secondary phases is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Vision, energy, and ability to lead a school through growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated team of staff.
• Drive the school's vision and strategic direction.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Promote strong relationships with families and partners.
• Champion SEND inclusion and ensure pupils thrive.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of autism and complex needs

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Vision and energy for growth

Job description

Headteacher - Autism & Complex Needs School

Location: Newark

Salary: L18 - L24 (with growth potential to L21 - L27 as the school expands)

SEND Inclusion Support is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a small, thriving school in Newark supporting children and young people with autism and complex needs, across primary and secondary phases.

About the School

• Currently a small, nurturing school with a strong ethos of inclusion.
• Supports learners with autism and complex needs across primary and secondary stages.
• Committed to providing outstanding, tailored education to every child.
• Ambitious plans to expand the school, creating opportunities for leadership growth and development.

The Role

We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher who will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated team of staff.
• Drive the school's vision and strategic direction, particularly through growth.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care for all pupils.
• Promote strong relationships with families, external partners, and the wider community.
• Champion SEND inclusion at every level, ensuring all pupils can thrive.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Proven leadership experience, ideally within SEND settings.
• Strong understanding of autism and complex needs.
• Experience across primary and secondary phases is desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Vision, energy, and the ability to lead a school through growth and change.

Why Join Us

• Lead a school with a unique and inclusive ethos.
• Opportunity to shape and grow the provision, influencing local SEND education.
• Supportive staff, committed parents, and a vibrant community.
• Salary progression aligned with the school's growth.

How to Apply

SEND Inclusion Support is handling applications on behalf of the school. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your leadership experience and vision for SEND education