Visionary Head Teacher - SEN & Inclusion Leader

OneSchool Global UK; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD opportunities

Enhanced pension

Free on-site parking

CPD opportunities

Life Insurance x2

Employee Discount & Medical Plan

Job summary

Dunsley Hall School in Kinver, Stourbridge seeks a Head Teacher to lead a compassionate, inclusive school for pupils aged 5–16 with complex needs. You will drive educational leadership, safeguarding, and SEN advocacy while shaping curriculum and pastoral care in a collaborative environment.

Your role includes developing a strong team, engaging with families and external partners, and ensuring high standards under Ofsted-aligned frameworks.

Qualifications

• QTS with primary/secondary teaching experience.
• First degree and/or NPQH (not essential).
• Experience working with SEN students.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Educational leadership to align with the Polaris Community ethos of compassion, inclusion and personalised learning.
• Safeguarding lead and collaboration with safeguarding partners; implement robust safeguarding policies.
• Adapt curriculum to meet diverse SEN needs and prepare pupils for next steps.
• Champion nurturing pastoral care, emotional well-being and EHCP-aligned objectives.
• Support and mentor staff; foster teamwork and continuous professional development.
• Engage with parents, carers and external partners to build a cohesive support network.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

SEN experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with Primary/Secondary teaching experience

First degree and/or NPQH (not essential)

Job description

Dunsley Hall School in Kinver, Stourbridge seeks a Head Teacher to lead a compassionate, inclusive school for pupils aged 5–16 with complex needs. You will drive educational leadership, safeguarding, and SEN advocacy while shaping curriculum and pastoral care in a collaborative environment.

Your role includes developing a strong team, engaging with families and external partners, and ensuring high standards under Ofsted-aligned frameworks.