Headteacher - Brand New SEND School
6 days ago
Wigan
Headteacher – Brand New SEND School Wigan Salary: Up to £80,000 Lead the Creation of a New Specialist Education Setting! An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking education professional to take the lead in establishing a new independent specialist school This position offers the chance to shape a provision from its earliest stages, setting the direction, culture and long-term strategy. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating a setting where young people can re-engage with learning, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes tailored to their individual needs. About the Provision The school will cater for a small cohort of secondary-aged learners with a maximum capacity of around 40 pupils. The model is designed around low pupil numbers and high staff support to ensure a personalised and structured learning environment. The provision will support young people with a range of additional needs, including, Autism spectrum conditions, SEMH, Attention-related needs such as ADHD and Communication Difficulties A strong emphasis will be placed on combining education with therapeutic input, enabling students to access a holistic and supportive learning experience. Key Responsibilities As the founding leader, you will: • Establish the vision, values and day-to-day culture of the school, • Build and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, • Design and implement a tailored, inclusive curriculum, • Drive high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes, • Ensure effective safeguarding, compliance and operational delivery, • Create an environment where both staff and students feel supported and empowered About You You will be a confident and compassionate leader with: • Proven experience in a senior leadership role within education, • Strong understanding of SEND, within a specialist or alternative settings is a must, • A track record of improving outcomes for young people with additional needs, • The ability to lead change, inspire teams and develop new services Contact Details: To apply, or for more information and an informal confidential discussion please contact Jordanna Osborn at 02394211147 or Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £500 vouchers for each successful recommendation.