Job Description:

Primary Head of School | Specialist SEN / SEMH

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Primary Heads of School for a specialist education group supporting children with SEN/SEMH needs.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who can confidently lead a small specialist primary school day-to-day—ensuring high standards in education, safeguarding, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing.

You will lead staff, support pupils with EHCPs, work closely with parents and external agencies, and create a calm, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily school operations and staff deployment
• Maintain strong safeguarding standards (DSL/DDSL level)
• Drive behaviour culture using restorative and trauma-informed approaches
• Monitor teaching quality and pupil progress
• Ensure the school remains Ofsted-ready
• Build strong relationships with families and external professionals
• Support staff development and performance

Candidate Profile

We are looking for:

• Current or aspiring Head of School, Deputy Head, Assistant Head, SENDCo, or Inclusion Lead
• Strong experience in SEN / SEMH / Alternative Provision / PRU / Specialist Schools
• Primary (KS1/KS2) leadership experience
• Strong safeguarding knowledge (KCSIE, DSL/DDSL preferred)
• Understanding of EHCPs, behaviour plans, and trauma-informed practice
• QTS preferred

Desirable

• NPQSL / NPQH / SENCo qualification
• Team Teach / Thrive / Zones of Regulation
• Immediate or short-notice availability

Apply now if you want to lead a specialist setting where your work truly changes children’s lives.