Headteacher, Independent Specialist School (Permanent), Birmingham

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

Job summary

Brava Education is seeking a permanent Headteacher for an independent specialist school near Birmingham, Worcester and Redditch. This hands-on headship requires visible leadership, setting direction, and driving improvement with a regional support team.

You will oversee curriculum pathways, SEND provision, safeguarding and pastoral care, while managing staff, budgets and IS Standards compliance. Start is flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• QTS with NPQH or equivalent.
• Senior leadership experience in a special school or complex setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Independent School Standards and safeguarding.
• Experience leading SEND provision with multidisciplinary teams.
• A proven record of school improvement.

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/equivalent

Senior leadership experience

Independent School Standards knowledge

SEND provision leadership

School improvement track record

Opening/growing a school

Education

QTS with NPQH or equivalent

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 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.