Visionary Headteacher for SEND Specialist Academy

The Avenue Special School; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive governance and Trustees

Positive school culture

Opportunity to lead a specialist SEND/

Job summary

The Avenue School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to guide our specialist SEND academy into its next chapter. You will lead strategic transformation, build a culture of high expectations, and champion inclusion to ensure every pupil receives personalised support.

We are looking for a visionary leader with strong safeguarding knowledge, NPQH or equivalent leadership credentials, and a commitment to collaborate with Governors, families and external partners for outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience within a SEND setting.
• Proven track record raising achievement and outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
• Strategic and creative leadership to develop a school vision with quality of learning at its centre.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate with governors, staff, pupils, parents and professionals.
• Committed to staff development and wellbeing.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding, SEND legislation and school improvement.
• Holds QTS and NPQH or equivalent leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead and develop a talented staff team.
• Ensure safeguarding, pupil welfare and effective financial management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

SEND expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Staff development

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

NPQH or equivalent

Job description

The Avenue School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to guide our specialist SEND academy into its next chapter. You will lead strategic transformation, build a culture of high expectations, and champion inclusion to ensure every pupil receives personalised support.

We are looking for a visionary leader with strong safeguarding knowledge, NPQH or equivalent leadership credentials, and a commitment to collaborate with Governors, families and external partners for outstanding outcomes.