Headteacher, Independent Specialist School (Permanent), Birmingham

Brava Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brava Education is recruiting a permanent Headteacher for an independent specialist school near Birmingham, Worcester and Redditch. The role requires a hands-on leader who sets direction, with oversight of SEND, safeguarding and pastoral provision.

The post offers strong regional and central support for HR, finance and recruitment, with a salary up to £75,000 depending on experience. Start date flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• QTS with NPQH or equivalent.
• Senior leadership experience in a special school or complex setting.
• Strong knowledge of Independent School Standards and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and culture of the school and lead its improvement.
• Lead the curriculum with clear pathways for each young person.
• Oversee SEND, safeguarding and pastoral provision.
• Manage staffing, budget and compliance with the Independent School Standards.
• Work with families, local authorities and a wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

QTS

NPQH

Senior leadership

Special school

Safeguarding

Education

NPQH or equivalent

QTS

Job description

Brava Education is working with an independent specialist school, within easy reach of Birmingham, Worcester and Redditch, to appoint a permanent Headteacher.

The school supports young people with autism and a range of complex needs. It has a strong record and an ambitious plan for its next stage of growth. The new Headteacher will play a central part in shaping what the school becomes.

The role

This is a hands‑on headship for a leader who enjoys being visible in school as well as setting direction. You will:

• set the vision and culture of the school, and lead its improvement
• lead the curriculum, with clear pathways for each young person
• oversee SEND, safeguarding and pastoral provision
• manage staffing, budget and compliance with the Independent School Standards
• work with families, local authorities and a wider multidisciplinary team

You will have the backing of an experienced regional leadership team and central support for HR, finance and recruitment.

About you

• QTS, with NPQH or equivalent
• Senior leadership experience in a special school or complex setting
• Strong knowledge of the Independent School Standards and of safeguarding
• Experience of leading SEND provision with multidisciplinary teams
• A clear, evidenced record of school improvement
• Experience of opening, establishing or growing a school or provision would be a real advantage

Terms

Full time and permanent. Salary up to 75,000, depending on experience. The start date is flexible for the right candidate.