Headteacher - SEMH School

2 weeks ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Compass Associates Full time £61,800 per year

Headteacher – SEMH School

Salary:
Up to £61,800 + performance-related bonuses of up to £18,000 per annum

Location:
Wiltshire

Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to make a real difference in a specialist educational setting?

A well-established SEMH school in Wiltshire is seeking a dedicated Headteacher to lead a small, stable, and supportive team in continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for its pupils.

If you're an experienced SEMH leader or an ambitious Deputy Head looking to take your next step, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead a thriving small school with a committed team and a strong reputation.

About the School

Currently supporting 18 pupils on roll, the school recently received a "Good" Ofsted report, reflecting its strong leadership, dedicated staff, and nurturing approach to complex SEMH needs.

You'll be joining a settled environment with a well-structured team that includes
Deputy Heads, Teachers, HLTAs, TAs, and SEMH specialists. Staff turnover is extremely low, and vacancies are rare testament to the positive culture and collaborative ethos throughout the school.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for a small, high-performing SEMH school.
  • Oversee a diverse and committed team delivering a
    curriculum which is adapted to meet the needs of each pupil.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment.
  • Ensure continued progress against Ofsted standards, performance KPIs, and full school occupancy targets.
  • Build strong relationships with staff, parents, and external partners to maintain and enhance the school's excellent reputation.

About You

You will bring:

  • Proven experience working within SEMH or specialist education settings.
  • A flexible, open-minded approach to managing the complexities and behaviours associated with SEMH pupils.
  • The ability to inspire, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary staff team.
  • A solid understanding of how to balance academic and therapeutic priorities within a smaller, specialist school.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary up to £61,800, with potential bonuses up to £18,000 linked to performance indicators such as Ofsted outcomes and school occupancy.
  • A settled, supportive staff team and a school that has recently achieved strong inspection outcomes.
  • The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives in a nurturing, well-run environment.

If you're an experienced SEMH leader or an ambitious Deputy Head looking to take your next step, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead a thriving small school with a committed team and a strong reputation.

Interested?

Apply now to arrange a confidential discussion about the role.

Contact Details

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jordanna Osborn on Alternatively, email an updated CV to

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following the completion of probation.

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