Headteacher for Dual-School SEMH Leadership

OFG Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead two specialist schools, one Primary and one Secondary, focused on students with SEMH needs. You will provide strategic direction, drive improvement and champion safeguarding across both provisions.

You will work with Senior Leaders and the Regional Director to raise standards, develop high-performing teams, manage budgets and build strong partnerships with families and authorities.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant leadership qualification or equivalent experience.
• Successful senior leadership experience within a specialist, SEND or SEMH setting.
• A strong understanding of SEMH, additional learning needs and inclusive educational practice.
• A proven track record of delivering school improvement and improving outcomes for students.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections, quality assurance and school development planning.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
• The drive, resilience and ambition to lead positive change and make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across both Primary and Secondary schools.
• Drive school improvement, ensuring exceptional standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional growth.
• Champion safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion, ensuring every student feels safe, valued and supported.
• Use data, self-evaluation and quality assurance processes to improve outcomes and raise standards.
• Build strong relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Lead preparation for inspections and maintain compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee budgets, resources and school operations to ensure sustainable and effective provision.
• Lead positive change and ensure a high-quality educational experience for two specialist settings.

Skills

QTS

Leadership experience

SEMH expertise

School improvement

Staff development

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Communication

Education

QTS and leadership qualification or equivalent

Job description

OFG Education is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead two specialist schools, one Primary and one Secondary, focused on students with SEMH needs. You will provide strategic direction, drive improvement and champion safeguarding across both provisions.

You will work with Senior Leaders and the Regional Director to raise standards, develop high-performing teams, manage budgets and build strong partnerships with families and authorities.