Headteacher

Positive Futures Recruitment Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Fully funded training and qualifications

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a committed Headteacher for a special educational needs provision in Halifax. This role focuses on developing a trauma-informed school environment and requires at least two years of experience in SEND settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a passion for education. The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a SEND environment or similar.
• Passionate view of students with SEND.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the school’s vision and goals.
• Oversee curriculum standards and monitor pupil progress.
• Manage staff development and school resources effectively.
• Oversee curriculum standards and monitor pupil progress
• Drive teaching improvements and pupil achievement
• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed to keep all pupils safe
• Provide leadership for the curriculum across the school
• Regularly review school systems to meet and exceed statutory requirements
• Lead preparations for Ofsted inspections and maintain compliance with independent school standards
• Manage staff development and school resources effectively
• Develop and update the School Development Plan to guide ongoing improvement

Skills

Leadership

Commitment to excellence in education

Experience in SEND environment

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed professional to join as a Headteacher at a wonderful SEN provision based in Halifax. The provision is on a journey to become a Trauma informed school and are looking for an individual who is passionate about targeted and therapeutic interventions.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week, term time only

Key Duties

• Lead the development of the school’s vision, goals, and policies.
• Promote clear values and a commitment to excellent education for all pupils
• Manage and support the senior leadership team
• Oversee curriculum standards and monitor pupil progress
• Drive teaching improvements and pupil achievement
• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed to keep all pupils safe
• Provide leadership for the curriculum across the school
• Regularly review school systems to meet and exceed statutory requirements
• Lead preparations for Ofsted inspections and maintain compliance with independent school standards
• Manage staff development and school resources effectively
• Develop and update the School Development Plan to guide ongoing improvement

Qualifications/Experience

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement of this post
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance