Headteacher

Soka Partners; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a growing independent school for pupils with SEMH needs. This full-time role offers an experienced leader the chance to shape the direction and growth of the school, overseeing both semi-formal and formal curriculum. Applicants should have significant leadership experience in the education sector, with a passion for making a difference in students' lives and thriving in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the specialist education sector is essential.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school or similar setting.
• Flexible, dynamic, and motivated to help a growing organisation thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist independent school with a maximum of 45 pupils.
• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum oversight, and pastoral care.
• Work closely with parents, staff, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality provision.
• Opportunity for someone ready to step up into a senior leadership role.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum oversight

Strategic planning

Collaborative communication

Job description

Position overview

A provider of specialist education and therapeutic support is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a growing independent school catering to pupils with SEMH needs. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the growth and direction of a school delivering both semi‑formal and formal curriculum for primary and secondary pupils.

Start Date: Jan/Feb 2026

Location: Stoke‑on‑Trent

Employment type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist independent school with a maximum of 45 pupils.
• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum oversight, and pastoral care.
• Work closely with parents, staff, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality provision.
• Opportunity for someone ready to step up into a senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• Experience in the specialist education sector is essential.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school or similar setting.
• Flexible, dynamic, and motivated to help a growing organisation thrive.

Why apply

• Lead a school with scope to make a real impact on pupils’ lives.
• Work with a supportive and ambitious organisation.
• Opportunity to shape and influence the strategic direction of a growing specialist provision.

Application process

Please send your CV over as soon as possible!