Head of School Therapeutic SEMH School

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Job Description

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:
Chelmsford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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