Headteacher

Headteacher

• Location: Glossop, Derbyshire
• Salary: up to £50,000 with up to bonus between £5,000-£10,000
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (Monday to Friday, typically 8:00am–4:00pm)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Annual leave allowance: 35 days including bank holidays as the school operates 365 days/year.

About the School:

School Staffing Solutions are recruiting on behalf of an Independent SEMH School that sits alongside a well-established small care group. The school is rated Ofsted GOOD (2024), with Outstanding judgements in Personal Development and Behaviour & Attitudes.

Established in 1997, The school provides tailored education for looked-after children and young people with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We pride ourselves on delivering an individualised and nurturing approach that promotes re-engagement with learning, personal growth, and meaningful long-term outcomes.

Our curriculum includes one-to-one classroom teaching, ASDAN qualifications, and outdoor education to help pupils build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. Our ultimate goal is to empower pupils to take greater control of their lives as they transition into further education, training, or work.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Headteacher to lead an Independent SEMH School and play a pivotal role in the wider Organisation, sitting on the company’s management board.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspiring, and values-led leadership across the school.
• Ensure the continued delivery of outstanding pastoral care, safeguarding, and teaching standards.
• Oversee curriculum development and quality assurance, with a focus on innovative, individualised learning.
• Lead, support, and develop a dedicated staff team in line with the school’s therapeutic ethos.
• Work collaboratively with residential managers, external agencies, and parents/carers to ensure joined-up care and education.
• Contribute strategically as a member of the company’s management board.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record of effective and inspiring school leadership, ideally within a specialist or therapeutic setting.
• Experience working with pupils with complex SEMH needs or those who are looked after.
• A flexible, forward-thinking, and resilient approach, with the ability to engage and motivate vulnerable young people.
• A collaborative leadership style that aligns with a supportive, adaptable working culture.
• A passion for making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle (company cars provided for use during school hours).

Why Join this school?

• Be part of a respected, child-centred organisation with a strong track record of positive outcomes.
• Work closely with a passionate multidisciplinary team that truly believes in changing lives.
• Enjoy the autonomy to shape the school’s future direction while being supported by a cohesive senior team.
• Access ongoing professional development and leadership support.

To Apply:
If you share our commitment to creating meaningful educational experiences for young people and have the vision and leadership to guide a thriving SEMH school, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Jennifer at jennifer@school-staff.co.uk or call 0797 178199 for a confidential discussion.