Headteacher

Headteacher – Secondary Special School – Birmingham
Are you an experienced school leader with a passion for transforming the lives of young people with special educational needs? A thriving secondary special school in Birmingham is seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Headteacher to lead the next stage of its journey, building on a strong foundation of care, achievement, and ambition.
 
As Headteacher, you will be responsible for driving a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, ensuring that every student, many of whom have complex needs including Autism, SEMH, and communication difficulties, have the opportunity to achieve and thrive. Working alongside a committed leadership team, experienced teachers, and dedicated support staff, you will provide strategic vision, outstanding leadership, and the ability to inspire staff, students, and families alike. An opportunity as exciting as this does not come round often, and the executive leadership team are happy to consider a Headteacher from a mainstream or SEND background, or an experienced Deputy Headteacher looking to take their first step into headship.
 
Job Role:

• Provide strategic leadership and clear direction across the school.
• Ensure outstanding teaching, learning, and personal development for all students.
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff to deliver consistently high standards.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies, and the wider community.
• Oversee the continued development of a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum tailored to the needs of secondary-aged students with SEND.
• Drive school improvement priorities and maintain high standards in line with Ofsted expectations.
• Lead by example, driving the schools culture.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant leadership experience in a special school or mainstream secondary school.
• A proven track record of raising standards and delivering positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to inspire trust and respect.
• The ability to combine strategic vision with day-to-day operational excellence.
• A deep commitment to inclusion and improving life chances for young people with additional needs.
• Strong experience working with students with special educational needs.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status is required.
• NPQH or NPQEL qualifications are desirable.
• A demonstrable track record of achievement in a leadership capacity.
• A love for helping students overcome academic and social barriers.
• Experience managing school or department budgets.
• History and understanding of strategic planning. 

 
If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader ready to take on this exciting Headteacher role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of candidates only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.