Headteacher

Salary: £86,803 - £95,735 per annum (Leadership Scale L22–L26), dependent on qualifications and experienceContract: Permanent, Full TimeLocation: CoalvilleStart Date: April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

About the School

Reed is working in partnership with a new specialist school opening in 2026, which will provide education for children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Communication and Interaction needs.

The school will support up to 120 students across three sites and will operate as a nurturing, inclusive and aspirational learning environment, enabling every learner to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, ethos and strategic direction of this new school before and after opening. Working closely with central services and senior leaders, you will establish a strong school culture and lead the development of an outstanding provision.

You will be responsible for recruiting and developing a high-performing staff team, implementing a bespoke curriculum aligned to organisational values, and embedding robust systems to support high-quality education, care, safeguarding and compliance.

You will hold overall accountability for educational outcomes, operational performance, financial management and the leadership of education and support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed a clear vision and strategy aligned with organisational values
• Maintain and review the School Evaluation Framework (SEF) and School Development Plan (SDP)
• Ensure compliance with independent school standards and safeguarding legislation
• Lead quality assurance, audits, lesson observations and inspection readiness
• Design and implement an inclusive curriculum aligned to EHCP outcomes
• Promote positive pupil outcomes and successful transitions
• Recruit, develop and retain a skilled and motivated workforce
• Oversee effective budget, staffing and resource management
• Build strong relationships with families, Local Authorities and external partners
• Report regularly to governors on progress, performance and risk

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQH
• Senior leadership experience within a specialist SEN setting
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and safeguarding requirements
• Proven experience in curriculum leadership and school improvement
• Excellent people management and communication skills

Safeguarding

Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices.