Headteacher

Edintervention; Salford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% performance bonus

High-quality CPD and coaching

Values-driven culture

Job summary

An established independent specialist school in Greater Manchester is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead their SEND provision. You will work collaboratively to ensure a therapeutic ethos and inclusive education. The role offers a salary of £70,000 plus up to 20% performance-related bonus alongside strong professional development support. Applicants should have experience in specialist settings and share a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading specialist SEMH/therapeutic settings.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Passion for inclusive education and student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visionary leadership across the provision.
• Lead a high-performing staff team.
• Cultivate an ambitious curriculum.
• Ensure outstanding safeguarding and wellbeing systems.
• Drive improvement using data and evidence.
• Develop partnerships with families and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership in SEND/SEMH settings

Curriculum development

Data-driven improvement

Partnership development

Job description

Salary: £70,000 + up to 20% performance-related bonus

Location: Salford / Greater Manchester

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Fantastic opportunity to join our established group which is inclusive of our;
Independent Specialist School, SEND Hub, and Specialist SEND Post-16 College.

We offer a wide range of therapeutic and alternative education services to young people across the Greater Manchester area. This is an exceptional prospect for an ambitious, values-driven leader to shape a new provision from the ground up.

About the Role

We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead our independent specialist school supporting SEND/SEMH pupils. You will work in close partnership with Edintervention’s Director of Education to ensure our therapeutic ethos, relational practice, and commitment to inclusive, aspirational education is embedded in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visionary leadership across the provision
• Further develop and lead an already established high-performing staff team
• Cultivate and embed an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum
• Ensure outstanding safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing systems
• Use data and evidence to drive improvement from day one
• Develop meaningful partnerships with families, external agencies and the community
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted’s recently revised framework (ISS school standards compliance)

About You

We welcome applications from leaders with experience in specialist SEMH/therapeutic settings, AP, or strong SEND leadership in mainstream. Above all, you will share our values, our passion for inclusion, and our belief that every learner can thrive with the right support. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and be able to transport students.

What We Offer

• £70k salary + up to 20% performance bonus
• A rare opportunity to shape and launch an already established specialist setting
• Strong support from the Director of Education and senior leadership
• High-quality CPD, coaching and development
• A values-driven culture rooted in wellbeing, reflection and aspiration

Apply / Register Interest

To express your interest please submit a CV, covering letter and application form. For any questions regarding this role, please contact:
Edintervention is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS, barred list, employment references and full safer recruitment checks apply.