Headteacher for New SEND School - Build, Lead, Inspire

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Bridge School in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a brand-new school opening in September 2027. This role sits within the Spaghetti Bridge Group and focuses on creating a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture with a three-stage curriculum for SEMH/Autism.

You will recruit and develop a talented team, model relational leadership, and work with the Group Support Team to drive innovation and shape the group's educational approach across schools.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience within a relevant SEND or SEMH/ASC setting.
• Deep understanding of evidence-based practice and interventions that transform outcomes for young people.
• Confidence in using data and evidence to evaluate and drive improvement.
• Strong financial and strategic acumen.
• Proven commitment to staff development, wellbeing and multi-agency collaboration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and development of the school, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Implement our progressive, evidence-based curriculum for learners with complex needs associated with SEMH and Autism.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a talented team, modelling emotionally intelligent, relational leadership.
• Collaborate with fellow Headteachers and our Group Support Team to drive innovation across the group.
• Shape the continuing evolution of the Spaghetti Bridge approach challenging the status quo and helping redefine what great education looks like.

Job description

Mason Bridge School in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a brand-new school opening in September 2027. This role sits within the Spaghetti Bridge Group and focuses on creating a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture with a three-stage curriculum for SEMH/Autism.

You will recruit and develop a talented team, model relational leadership, and work with the Group Support Team to drive innovation and shape the group's educational approach across schools.