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Job Posted: a month ago

  • Salary: £ 90,000 - 90,000 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

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

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