SEMH Headteacher – Lead a Specialist School in Leeds

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead a specialist SEMH school in Leeds, serving both primary and secondary-age students.

Start date January 2027 (handover December 2026) on a temp-to-perm basis, with a salary of £60,000–£70,000 (negotiable) for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and NPQH (or equivalent), have proven leadership experience in education, and experience with secondary-aged pupils.

Qualifications

• QTS and NPQH or equivalent headship qualification.
• Proven leadership experience in education.
• Experience with secondary-aged students.
• Passion for SEMH and SEND provision.
• Strong safeguarding, communication, and school improvement knowledge.
• Ability to lead from the front and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist SEMH school in Leeds.
• Drive positive outcomes for pupils, staff and community.
• Maintain a nurturing environment for SEMH students.
• Lead from the front with vision and presence.
• Oversee safeguarding and school improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Secondary education

Safeguarding

Communication

School improvement

Lead from the front

Education

QTS + NPQH

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead a specialist SEMH school in Leeds, serving both primary and secondary-age students.

Start date January 2027 (handover December 2026) on a temp-to-perm basis, with a salary of £60,000–£70,000 (negotiable) for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and NPQH (or equivalent), have proven leadership experience in education, and experience with secondary-aged pupils.