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Executive Headteacher - SEMH
Job description
Executive Headteacher
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Plus Bonus and Car Allowance
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Plus Bonus and Car Allowance
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a dynamic and visionary Executive Headteacher to lead a specialist independent school in Bedfordshire, with responsibility expanding to two additional provisions as they open. This is a unique opportunity to influence the development of a growing group of schools that provide high-quality education for pupils with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across multiple school sites
- Inspire and manage senior leadership teams
- Oversee curriculum quality, teaching standards, and student progress
- Ensure strong safeguarding and compliance practices
- Lead school development planning and Ofsted readiness
- Work collaboratively with educational psychologists and clinical teams
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000
- Fully funded CPD and leadership development
- Supportive central services (HR, finance, estates)
- Peer network of Executive Headteachers
- Enhanced benefits including pension, INSET days, maternity/paternity pay, life assurance, and wellbeing initiatives
About You:
We're looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong background in SEMH or independent education, who is passionate about delivering inclusive, high-quality learning environments. If you're ready for a new challenge with strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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For more information or to express interest, please contact Lakshmi at or call 07386 666487 for a confidential conversation.
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