Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher

Location:Bristol

Salary: Up to 90,000 per annum

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

About Our Partner School: Our esteemed partner school is preparing to open a brand-new independent school in August 2025, dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. With a capacity for 72 pupils, their mission is to create a high-quality learning space where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Headteacher to lead this exciting new venture.

Role Overview: As the founding Headteacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping and developing the school from inception to full operation. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in educational leadership, particularly in SEN and SEMH settings. Experience in setting up a new school, including curriculum design, recruitment, policy development, and regulatory compliance, will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• School Establishment & Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of the school, overseeing its launch and ensuring a successful and sustainable setup.

• Educational Leadership: Drive the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the school, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• SEN and SEMH Expertise: Implement effective strategies to support students with diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges.

• Recruitment & Team Building: Assemble and lead a passionate and skilled team of educators and support staff.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure the school meets all regulatory requirements, including Ofsted and safeguarding standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven Headteacher Experience: Previous experience as a Headteacher, with a successful track record in educational leadership.

• SEN and SEMH Focus: Extensive experience working with students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges.

• New School Setup: Experience in establishing or significantly developing a school, including operational planning, curriculum development, and compliance processes.

• Independent School Understanding: Familiarity with the dynamics of independent schools and a hands-on approach to school management.

Benefits: Our partner school prioritises staff health and well-being, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Assurance

• A pension scheme with opportunities to enhance your contributions

• Access to premium mental health support services and physical health checks

• A range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

• Hundreds of discounts applicable in the UK and internationally

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme

• Critical illness cover

• Work-life balance benefits

How to Apply: If you are passionate about pioneering a new school and making a lasting impact on the lives of students with SEN and SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the key requirements of the role.