Head of School Therapeutic SEMH School

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We are working special school in Essex to appoint an experienced and passionate Head of School.
This is a genuinely exciting permanent opportunity for a senior leader who wants to make a real difference within a school that puts therapeutic relationships at the heart of everything it does.
About the School
This well-established special school supports secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Many of the young people have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences and require a structured, nurturing environment where trust, stability and emotional regulation are central to enabling learning.
The school operates with small class sizes and a high staff-to-pupil ratio, and benefits from integrated clinical support a genuinely therapeutic model rather than simply an educational one.
The Role
The Head of School will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational running of the school, including staff management, safeguarding, and oversight of both educational and therapeutic provision. You will work closely with a wider senior leadership team and play a key role in maintaining the high standards the school is known for.
The successful candidate will:
Have significant experience leading within an SEMH, PRU or alternative provision setting
Be confident managing and developing staff teams
Understand the complexities of supporting pupils with trauma histories and complex emotional and behavioural needs
Have a warm, child-centred approach and a commitment to therapeutic practice
Be an experienced senior leader ready to step into a Head of School or similar role
Key Details
Role: Head of School
Location: Essex
Salary: Upto £70,000 (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Start: As soon as possible
Setting: Independent special school (SEMH)
Age range: Secondary (approx. 1116)
To find out more or to express interest, please get in touch with us directly and we will be happy to share further details.

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Location:
London
Salary:
£70,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management;Education

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