Senior Leadership Opportunities - Specialist Education - #2128340

Are you an experienced school leader ready for your next challenge? We are recruiting exceptional educational leaders to join our specialist schools across Manchester and Tameside, supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs.

Whether you're an experienced Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or an ambitious Head of School, these are opportunities to make a genuine difference in small, nurturing settings where your leadership will have a lasting impact.

Headteacher - Primary (KS1 & KS2)
Northenden, Manchester
Approximately 30 pupils
£51,773 - £60,145 (Leadership Scale L1-L7)

Lead a specialist primary provision, driving school improvement, safeguarding excellence and outstanding teaching and learning while developing a high-performing staff team.

Head of School - Vocational Provision (KS3 & KS4)
Tameside
Approximately 28 pupils
£47,072 - £51,048 (Upper Pay Scale)

Take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a specialist vocational setting, working closely with the Executive Headteacher to deliver exceptional outcomes for young people with additional needs.

Deputy Headteacher - Primary (KS1 & KS2)
Northenden, Manchester
Approximately 30 pupils
£42,350 - £51,048 (M5 - Upper Pay Scale 3)

Support the Headteacher in driving school improvement, leading teaching and learning, and developing an inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

Deputy Headteacher - Secondary (KS3 & KS4)
Wythenshawe, Manchester
Approximately 30 pupils
£42,350 - £51,048 (M5 - Upper Pay Scale 3)

Play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of a specialist secondary provision, leading staff and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.

You'll be an inspirational and resilient leader who is passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Degree qualification

• Proven senior leadership experience within education

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and school improvement

• Experience leading and developing staff

• Track record of raising standards and improving pupil outcomes

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or within specialist/alternative provision

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

• NPQSL or NPQH (or willingness to work towards)

• Ofsted inspection and school improvement experience

• Leadership within specialist SEND or Alternative Provision settings

• Lead highly rewarding specialist education settings

• Small class sizes (approximately 28-30 pupils)

• Opportunity to make a life-changing impact every day

• Supportive executive leadership and collaborative culture

• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Competitive leadership salaries

If you're a compassionate, ambitious and driven educational leader ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV for a confidential discussion about the opportunity that best matches your experience and aspirations.

Kind Regards

Tev