Headteacher for New SEND Specialist School (Oldham)

Service Care Solutions; Oldham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Oldham is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a new independent specialist school for students with diverse SEND needs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a SEND environment and a proven record of improving or establishing specialist schools. The role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including occupational sick pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Christmas bonus

Blue Light Card

Referral scheme (up to 2500)

Life assurance

Financial wellbeing support

Tastecard

Ongoing training and leadership development

Therapeutic training and wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

High quality CPD

Free eye checks

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Headteacher in a SEND environment.
• Proven success in establishing or improving a specialist school.
• Deep understanding of SEND practice in primary and secondary.
• Strong operational and strategic leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and ongoing performance of the school.
• Create and embed a strong safeguarding culture.
• Design and deliver a curriculum meeting diverse needs.
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary staff team.
• Shape behaviour and wellbeing systems.

Skills

Leadership in SEND environments

Communication skills

Curriculum design for diverse needs

Staff performance management

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A specialist education provider in Oldham is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a new independent specialist school for students with diverse SEND needs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a SEND environment and a proven record of improving or establishing specialist schools. The role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including occupational sick pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.