Special Educational Needs Headteacher

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wigan is seeking an experienced headteacher to create and manage a high-quality learning environment for children with complex needs. This permanent, full-time role offers an annual salary between £75,000 and £85,000, along with various benefits including a Christmas bonus, occupational sick pay, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in SEND education and hold Qualified Teacher Status, as well as excellent communication and management skills.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Christmas bonus

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive induction programme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Headteacher with experience in a specialized education setting.
• Strong understanding of Independent School Standards.
• Ability to foster relationships and drive school improvements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a high-quality education provision.
• Support and motivate staff and pupils with complex needs.
• Maintain high standards in curriculum development.

Skills

Experience as a Head Teacher in SEND environment

Understanding of School Improvement process

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate and support staff

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

£75,000.00 to £85,000.00 per year, life assurance, bonus scheme

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/02/2026

About this job

Are you an enthusiastic individual who prides yourself on shaping the lives of children and their education?

If so, then this is an excellent opportunity for you Opening in 2026, this SEN school in Wigan is looking for an experienced and passionate headteacher to to establish and lead a high-quality provision for pupils with complex needs.

This role is working within an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls.

Based in Wigan, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged between 5-16 with a variety of SEND needs.

The successful applicants will need: A wealth of experience working as a Head Teacher in a similar SEND environment or setting.

Have a good understanding about the School Improvement process, effective curriculum models and the development of process, maintain and build your understanding of requirements, helping the school move towards an outstanding rating Have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the Independent School Standards Ability to motivate, drive and support staff and pupils, using a person-centred approach A real 'can do, will do' attitude, with the desire to succeed and improve our school Excellent communication and top-quality relationship building skills Hold Qualified Teacher status Why work for us?

Occupational sick pay Christmas bonus Blue Light Card Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards

• earn up to £2500 per referral Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Tastecard
• spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.

Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.

Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.

Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics Employee assistance programme

• free, confidential support via Bupa.

Supportive management and senior leaders.

High quality CPD opportunities.

Free eye checks.

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