Headteacher

Summary:

Headteacher role in Birmingham B38 9EL with competitive salary and bonus scheme.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to creating a vibrant, engaging, and safe learning environment where every pupil receives tailored support and challenges to succeed. It fosters trust, rapport, and expertise to ensure students feel excited to learn and make progress.

The Opportunity:

As Headteacher, you will provide visionary and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality education, safeguarding, and wellbeing for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of a school committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strong partnerships with parents, carers, the local community, and external agencies to enhance pupil outcomes and wellbeing.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan with clear priorities and measurable targets.
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing, finance, and facilities, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for the financial performance of the school, including budget planning and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure the school meets statutory SEND requirements and provides tailored support for pupils with additional needs.
• Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases based on evidence-informed practices.
• Create a culture where pupils experience a positive, enriching, and safe school life, promoting respect, inclusion, and high aspirations.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Passionate and committed to supporting students with SEND
• Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
• Deep understanding of the Ofsted independent school inspection framework, statutory duties, and safeguarding
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse team to achieve high standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and partners
• Commitment to the Nolan Principles and highest standards of professional conduct

Preferred

• Experience in developing and implementing strategic school improvement plans
• Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists
• Experience with sensory integration strategies and social skills training

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance
• Staff Referral Scheme with £500 bonus for successful referrals