Head of School

Head of School Salary: £70,000 + up to 20% performance-related bonus Location: Salford / Greater Manchester Contract: Full-Time, PermanentFantastic opportunity to join our established group which is inclusive of our; Centre, SEND Hub, and Specialist SEND Post-16 College.Specifically, we offer a wide range of therapeutic and alternative education services to young people across the Greater Manchester area. This is an exceptional prospect for an ambitious, values-driven leader to shape a new provision from the ground up.About the Role                                                             We are seeking an inspirational Head of School to establish and lead our new SEMH/SEND offer. You will work in close partnership with Edintervention’s Director of Education to ensure our therapeutic ethos, relational practice, and commitment to inclusive, aspirational education is embedded in everything we do.The successful candidate will: • Provide strong, visionary leadership across the provision • Further develop and lead an already established high-performing staff team • Cultivate and embed an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum • Ensure outstanding safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing systems • Use data and evidence to drive improvement from day one • Develop meaningful partnerships with families, external agencies and the community • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted’s recently revised framework (ISS school standards compliance)About YouWe welcome applications from leaders with experience in specialist SEMH/therapeutic settings, AP, or strong SEND leadership in mainstream. Above all, you will share our values, our passion for inclusion, and our belief that every learner can thrive with the right support.What We Offer• £70k salary + up to 20% performance bonus • A rare opportunity to shape and launch an already established specialist setting • Strong support from the Director of Education and senior leadership • High-quality CPD, coaching and development • A values-driven culture rooted in wellbeing, reflection and aspirationApply / Register InterestTo express your interest please submit a CV, covering letter and application form. For any questions regarding this role, please contact: Paul Derbyshire, Director – Edintervention 📧 paul.derbyshire@edintervention.co.uk - 07856322782Edintervention is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS, barred list and full safer recruitment checks apply.