Heads of School
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- England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire,Wellingborough
- Full Time, Contract
- £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Description:
Head of School - SEN Provision
North Northamptonshire
Via Tradewind Recruitment - Temp to Perm Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in North Northamptonshire to appoint an exceptional Head of School. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, resilient, and strategic leader to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
This specialist setting supports pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, and associated behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding behaviour management expertise, with a proven track record of implementing consistent, trauma-informed, and restorative approaches that foster a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
We are seeking a confident and inspirational leader with substantial senior leadership experience within an SEN or specialist provision. You will have a strong understanding of SEND legislation, EHCP processes, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration. Your leadership style will balance high expectations with empathy, ensuring both pupils and staff are supported to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
*Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for the school.
*Lead and develop a high-performing staff team.
*Embed robust behaviour management systems across the provision.
*Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and therapeutic practice.
*Work effectively with parents, carers, governors, and external agencies.
*Ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Significant leadership experience at Deputy Head, Assistant Head, or Head of School level.
*Extensive SEND experience, particularly within SEMH and complex needs.
*Exceptional behaviour management and crisis de-escalation skills.
*A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and raising outcomes for vulnerable learners.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a specialist setting while benefiting from the support and guidance of Tradewind Recruitment, with a clear pathway to a permanent role.
If you are a dedicated SEN leader ready for your next challenge in North Northamptonshire, we would love to hear from you.
North Northamptonshire
Via Tradewind Recruitment - Temp to Perm Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school in North Northamptonshire to appoint an exceptional Head of School. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, resilient, and strategic leader to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.
This specialist setting supports pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, and associated behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding behaviour management expertise, with a proven track record of implementing consistent, trauma-informed, and restorative approaches that foster a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment.
We are seeking a confident and inspirational leader with substantial senior leadership experience within an SEN or specialist provision. You will have a strong understanding of SEND legislation, EHCP processes, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration. Your leadership style will balance high expectations with empathy, ensuring both pupils and staff are supported to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
*Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for the school.
*Lead and develop a high-performing staff team.
*Embed robust behaviour management systems across the provision.
*Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and therapeutic practice.
*Work effectively with parents, carers, governors, and external agencies.
*Ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory requirements.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
*Significant leadership experience at Deputy Head, Assistant Head, or Head of School level.
*Extensive SEND experience, particularly within SEMH and complex needs.
*Exceptional behaviour management and crisis de-escalation skills.
*A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and raising outcomes for vulnerable learners.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a specialist setting while benefiting from the support and guidance of Tradewind Recruitment, with a clear pathway to a permanent role.
If you are a dedicated SEN leader ready for your next challenge in North Northamptonshire, we would love to hear from you.
Job number 3482730
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Company Details:
, Tradewind Recruitment
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Education
Tradewind Recruitment specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a ...