Headteacher. Job in Salisbury Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead a specialist SEMH school in Salisbury. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality teaching, and overseeing student wellbeing and performance. Candidates need proven SEMH experience and QTS, with strong communication and organisational skills. The role is full-time, with an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within an SEMH or SEN setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQH (or willingness to complete).
• Strong understanding of SEMH strategies and SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the school.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across all areas.
• Oversee safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND provision.
• Manage staff development and performance.
• Work closely with governors, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership experience within SEMH or SEN setting

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH (or willingness to complete)

Job description

Job Title: Headteacher
Location: SEMH School, Salisbury
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Headteacher to lead a specialist SEMH school in Salisbury. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving high standards of teaching and learning, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring the best outcomes for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the school.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across all areas.
• Oversee safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND provision.
• Manage staff development and performance.
• Work closely with governors, parents, and external agencies to support student progress.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience within an SEMH or SEN setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQH (or willingness to complete).
• Strong understanding of SEMH strategies and SEND legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision‑making skills.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.