Headteacher. Job in Blackpool Education & Training Jobs

Integrity Education Solutions Limited; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an experienced Headteacher for a new SEN school opening in Lancashire/Yorkshire in July 2025. This role offers the chance to shape an inclusive educational environment for children with diverse needs. The successful candidate will lead the school's vision, ensuring high standards in teaching and learning while fostering a nurturing atmosphere. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of trauma-informed education.

Benefits

Attractive bonus package

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Senior leadership support and mentorship

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

NEST Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discount eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an SEN or similar setting.
• Proven leadership experience within a SEN or mainstream school.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the school's vision, values, and policies.
• Lead the Senior Leadership Team and overall school improvement strategy.
• Ensure a high standard of teaching and learning across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

QTS or QTLS

NPQH or NPQSL

Job description

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a specialist children s care provider, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Headteacher to lead an exciting new SEN school opening in the Lancashire/Yorkshire region from July 2025.

This specialist trauma-informed SEN & SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school will offer a nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people aged with a wide range of needs. If you re passionate about inclusive education and want to shape the future of a growing provision, this role could be the perfect next step in your leadership career.

Backed by an established specialist children s care provider, this newly launched independent school is part of a wider vision to set the gold standard in trauma-informed SEN education. The school will be part of a growing network of high-quality provisions, meaning excellent future career progression including multi-site leadership opportunities for the right candidate. This is a rare opportunity to lead a new school from the ground up, helping shape not just a provision, but lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement the school's vision, values, and policies

• Lead the Senior Leadership Team and overall school improvement strategy
• Ensure a high standard of teaching and learning across the school
• Lead on safeguarding, curriculum development, and pupil outcomes
• Maintain compliance with Independent School Standards and Ofsted expectations
• Liaise with local authorities and commissioning bodies
• Be a visible leader and positive representative for the school in the wider community

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• QTS or QTLS (essential)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an SEN or similar setting
• Proven leadership experience within a SEN or mainstream school
• Passion and commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed education
• NPQH or NPQSL (desirable but not essential)
• Strong understanding of SEND and the statutory and emotional needs of vulnerable learners
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Attractive bonus package
• Fully funded CPD opportunities
• Senior leadership support and mentorship
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card discount eligibility

Salary offered: £50,000 - £60,000

If this role interests you, please contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions.

Integrity Education Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.