Headteacher – Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + Bonus Scheme | Full Time (40 hours/week)
Outstanding Ofsted Rating

Purpose of the Role
 
The Headteacher is the lead professional and role model for the school community, responsible for providing visionary and operational leadership that ensures high quality education, safeguarding, and wellbeing for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
 
About Our Client
 
Our client provides tailored support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on fostering their academic, social and emotional development.
Areas of focus include sensory integration strategies, social skills training and executive functioning support to help pupils manage time, focus and self-regulation.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong partnerships with parents, carers, the local community, and external agencies to enhance pupil outcomes and wellbeing.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan, setting clear priorities and measurable targets.
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing, finance, and facilities, ensuring alignment with educational priorities and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for the financial performance, including budget planning, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring value for money in resource allocation.
• Ensure the organisation meets statutory SEND requirements and provides tailored, high-quality support for pupils with additional needs.
• Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, based on evidence-informed practice and understanding of how pupils learn, including those with complex needs.
• Create a culture where pupils experience a positive, enriching, and safe environment, promoting respect, inclusion, and high aspirations.

Requirements

• Passionate and committed to supporting students with SEND
• Proven leadership experience in a special school or complex educational setting
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
• Deep understanding of the Ofsted independent school inspection framework, statutory duties, and safeguarding
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a diverse team to achieve high standards, modelling the Staff Code of Conduct
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and partners
• Commitment to the Nolan Principles and highest standards of professional conduct as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct
• Ability to develop and implement a clear vision and strategic plan for school improvement
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Benefits of Joining Our Client

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and discounts
• Life assurance
• School tours welcomed as part of interview process

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
 
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through the Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when military experience is detailed in the CV. Veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training are provided.
 
The Headteacher is accountable to the Proprietor Body and Regional Education Director/Regional Executive Headteacher for overall leadership, management, and success of the organisation, including adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct and safeguarding requirements. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.