Headteacher, SEMH School — Trauma‑Informed Leader

Outcomes First Group; Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new specialist school for children with SEMH and Autism. This is a unique opportunity to shape a therapeutic school environment. Responsibilities include leading the school with compassion and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN/SEMH and relevant qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include life assurance and mental health support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Headteacher or Deputy in SEN/SEMH, specialist or alternative provision.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead an SEN/SEMH school with vision, compassion, and ambition.
• Empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized education.
• Ensure operational excellence, safeguarding, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership in SEN/SEMH

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice

Budget and resource management

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new specialist school for children with SEMH and Autism. This is a unique opportunity to shape a therapeutic school environment. Responsibilities include leading the school with compassion and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN/SEMH and relevant qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include life assurance and mental health support.