Headteacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking special school in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead their team in providing high-quality education for pupils with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in educational leadership, particularly in SEND, and a passion for fostering an inclusive learning environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children, while working within a supportive trust and dedicated community.

Benefits

Personalized career support

Opportunity for additional training and development

Excellent rates of pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, or Deputy Headteacher in a SEND or mainstream setting.
• A confident communicator who can inspire staff and engage parents.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and inspirational leadership driving improvement.
• Lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality education.
• Manage the school's budget and resources effectively.
• Foster a nurturing environment where every pupil feels supported.

Skills

Proven leadership experience in an educational setting

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Understanding of SEND provision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH or NPQEL (desirable)

Job description

Headteacher - Special Educational Needs

Are you an exceptional Headteacher ready to lead a forward-thinking special school through its next phase of success? This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced school leader to make a lasting difference to the lives of children with a wide range of complex and moderate learning needs.

This welcoming special school is proud of its caring ethos, dedicated staff, and child‑centred approach. The Governors are seeking a Headteacher who can build upon these strong foundations, driving improvement while nurturing a culture of inclusion, creativity, and high expectations for both pupils and staff. You will be joining a supportive trust and an Executive Headteacher who values collaboration, innovation, and compassionate leadership.

Job Role:

• Providing strategic and inspirational leadership that drives continuous improvement across the school.
• Leading a dedicated team to deliver an engaging, high‑quality education for pupils with complex and moderate learning needs.
• Fostering a positive, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued, safe, and supported.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, governors, and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Managing the school's budget and resources effectively to support both academic and personal development goals.
• Championing an ambitious and creative curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and promotes independence and confidence.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, or Deputy Headteacher in a SEND or mainstream setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); NPQH or NPQEL desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEND provision, safeguarding, and inclusive education practices.
• A confident communicator who can inspire staff, engage parents, and build positive partnerships with external agencies.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to combine vision with practical leadership and day‑to‑day operational excellence.

If you are a passionate Headteacher looking to lead a truly special community and shape the future of SEND education, we would love to hear from you.

Please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for an informal conversation. Not the role for you? team about other school leadership opportunities or refer a Headteacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme. Due to high application volumes, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard‑working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high‑volume of applications we receive only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.