Headteacher – Brand-New SEND School (Pre-Opening)

Senploy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Induction and professional development

Job summary

Senploy is recruiting a Headteacher to lead the launch of a brand-new specialist SEND school in Birmingham, planned to open in 2027. The post requires an experienced senior leader with QTS and NPQH, capable of shaping vision, curriculum and team development during the pre-opening phase and taking overall leadership once operational.

The role focuses on supporting children with SEMH and autism, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and building strong partnerships with families and local

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• NPQH
• Substantial senior leadership experience in a specialist SEND/SEMH setting
• Experience supporting and educating pupils with autism and SEMH needs
• Strong safeguarding, school leadership and regulatory understanding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop a clear vision and lead organisational change
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children with additional needs

Responsibilities

• Shaping the school's vision, values and strategic direction for a new provision.
• Leading curriculum development to meet SEND/SEMH pupil needs.
• Planning staffing structures, recruitment and development of the school team.
• Managing the pre-opening registration process and regulatory approvals.
• Building partnerships with families, local authorities and professionals.
• Overseeing policy, systems and procedures for safe, effective provision.
• Providing strategic and operational leadership once the school opens, driving high standards and pupil outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Safeguarding governance

Education

QTS or equivalent

NPQH

Job description

Senploy is recruiting a Headteacher to lead the launch of a brand-new specialist SEND school in Birmingham, planned to open in 2027. The post requires an experienced senior leader with QTS and NPQH, capable of shaping vision, curriculum and team development during the pre-opening phase and taking overall leadership once operational.

The role focuses on supporting children with SEMH and autism, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and building strong partnerships with families and local