Headteacher. Job in Hartford Education & Training Jobs

Inspire EHC Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an exceptional Headteacher for a Special Educational Needs school in Hartford, UK. The successful candidate will lead the school through a transformation, ensuring high educational standards and supporting students with complex needs. This role offers an opportunity to inspire staff, build strong community relationships, and create a culture of excellence within the school. Salary ranges from £79,747 to £87,651.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading school improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to create a united and positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school through transformational improvement.
• Rebuild and reshape the school culture for high expectations.
• Ensure outstanding provision for all pupils' academic, social, and emotional growth.

Skills

Leadership in school improvement

Passion for SEND education

Ability to inspire and develop staff

Strong relationship building

Strategic expertise

Integrity and ambition

Job description

Headteacher Special Educational Needs (SEN) School

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £79,747 £87,651 (Actual)

Closing Date: 9:00am, 8 January 2026

Start Date: To be agreed

A unique opportunity to lead a school on a transformational improvement journey.

We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Headteacher to lead our partner SEN school into its next chapter. This is a rare chance to take forward a school with a proud history and enormous potential, guiding it through an exciting period of improvement and renewal.

Our partner school supports children and young people with a range of complex Special Educational Needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, and profound and multiple learning disabilities. We are committed to providing outstanding provision that enables every pupil to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Following a recent period of challenge, the school is now firmly focused on rapid and sustainable improvement. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rebuild a fantastic SEN school, creating a culture of high expectations, strong safeguarding, excellent teaching, and genuinely inclusive practice.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Is an exceptional leader with proven experience in school improvement
• Brings passion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to SEND education
• Can inspire and develop staff at all levels, building a united and positive culture
• Values strong relationships with pupils, families, staff, and the wider community
• Has the strategic expertise to deliver high-quality education and outstanding outcomes
• Will lead with integrity, ambition, and compassion

You will be fully supported by a committed senior team, a proactive trust/board, and dedicated staff who want the very best for every child. Together, you will reshape the future of the school and ensure it becomes a place where pupils can achieve, belong, and succeed.

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a measurable difference and to lead a school through meaningful transformation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information and to apply, please refer to the recruitment pack.