Headteacher

Location: Selby

Setting: New Independent SEN School for Complex Learning Disabilities (LD)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced SEN leader looking for a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new independent school? This is an exciting chance to join a specialist education provider and build a school from the ground up, ensuring the best possible learning environment for children with complex learning disabilities (LD).

 

About the Role:

As Headteacher, you will have a blank canvas to develop a school that provides exceptional education and care for up to 20 students (phased intake over 1-2 years). You will lead a high staff-to-student ratio setting, ensuring each pupil receives the individual support they need to thrive.

 

Key Responsibilities:

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  School Leadership & Development:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Establish and develop a new independent SEN school.

    
    
  
  
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    Lead and manage staff, curriculum, policies, and compliance.

    
    
  
  
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    Ensure a steady and structured transition of pupils over time.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Teaching & Learning:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Teach approximately 50% of the time in the initial phase.

    
    
  
  
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    Oversee individualised learning plans tailored to EHCP requirements.

    
    
  
  
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    Ensure a high staff-to-student ratio (typically 3 staff to 6 students).

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Operational & Strategic Leadership:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Manage placements, referrals, and admissions.

    
    
  
  
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    Oversee budgets and resource planning.

    
    
  
  
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    Ensure compliance with Ofsted and SEN independent school regulations.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Safeguarding & Inclusion:

  
  
  
  
  
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    Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

    
    
  
  
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    Work closely with local authorities, families, and external professionals.

    
    
  
  
  
  

 

Essential Requirements:

✔ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential)

✔ Experience in SEN leadership (Independent or Mainstream with SEN experience)

✔ Strong knowledge of EHCPs, safeguarding, and complex LD needs

✔ Experience managing placements, referrals, and budgets

 

Why Join?

&######; Build a School from Scratch: Shape the curriculum, culture, and operations of a brand-new SEN school.

&#####9; High Staff-to-Student Ratio: Work in a specialist setting with a focus on individualised learning.

#####89; Career Growth: Lead an expanding school with future leadership opportunities.
#####989; Supportive Provider: Join a well-respected specialist education organisation.Make a Real Impact: Transform the lives of children with complex LD needs.

 

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to lead a new specialist school and work with a forward-thinking provider, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV or contact us at (phone number removed) for more details.