SEMH Trust Lead

Summary:

Join a SEMH Trust Lead role offering strategic leadership in education and care for SEMH pupils.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to providing high-quality education and support for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties. It offers a needs-led approach, ensuring each child receives a personalized learning experience.

The Opportunity:

As the SEMH Trust Lead, you will provide strategic leadership and support during a critical period of transition for a specialist SEMH school. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of SEMH provision and potentially lead as a Headteacher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure the highest quality of education and care for SEMH pupils.
• Support the school through the academy order process and ensure continuity of provision.
• Work closely with the Trust leadership, Local Authority, and school team to maintain strong outcomes for pupils.
• Contribute to ongoing school improvement and readiness for potential academisation.
• Develop and implement effective systems and practices across the Trust.
• Offer specialist expertise in SEMH provision both within the Trust and across the city.
• Support the development of SEMH practice and provide strategic guidance to other schools.
• Prepare for the possibility of transitioning into a substantive Headteacher role.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in senior leadership within education, particularly in SEMH settings.
• Strong knowledge of SEMH provision and best practices in special education.
• Experience in leading and managing school improvement and transition processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Trust leaders, Local Authority, and school teams.

Preferred

• Experience in academisation or school transformation processes.
• Leadership experience in a school setting, with a focus on SEMH.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for school improvement.
• Familiarity with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and assessment processes.
• A commitment to personalized learning and needs-led education.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary on the Leadership Scale (L17-L22).
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Potential for progression to a substantive Headteacher role.