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Executive Headteacher
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Executive Headteacher
A growing, close-knit group of specialist, independent schools are seeking two dynamic Executive Headteachers, each overseeing a portfolio of their SEMH provisions.
This is a rare opportunity to provide strategic oversight and operational support across the provisions. You will:
- Develop and mentor senior leaders within individual sites
- Ensure the group is closely aligned with the best interests of the students at heart
Person Specification
- QTS/QTLS (or equivalent)
- Significant, successful leadership experience as Headteacher, Exec/Regional/MAT-wide Leadership
- Strong SEND/SEMH specialist education experience
- Excellent knowledge of:
- Safeguarding
- Compliance
- Quality assurance (QA)
- School improvement
- Inspection frameworks
- Ability to work across multiple sites within Greater Manchester, based at Head Office
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Job Specification
- Executive Headteacher – full-time, permanent
- Oversee a small group of close-knit, independent specialist provisions
- Provide:
- Strategic oversight
- QA
- Compliance
- School improvement
- Operational support
- Mentor/develop single-site leaders and hold them accountable for key outcomes and standards
- Ensure sites align cohesively to deliver excellent education for all students
- Salary: £60-68k (not pro rata)
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting time to join the company as they continue to grow and develop their education offer. As Executive Headteacher, you will be instrumental in leading their onwards journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Headteacher to:
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- Broaden executive leadership
- Take an ambitious step forward in their career
This small-yet-growing group of independent SEMH schools has recently undergone a restructure, requiring:
- Two Executive Headteachers to improve and maintain standards and outcomes
- A friendly, child-centred approach across the group, with all decisions made in the best interests of children
How to Apply
If you’re interested, apply today or send your CV to: i.withey@linqrecruitment.co.uk.
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