Headteacher

Salary: £70,000 + up to 20% performance-related bonus

Location: Salford / Greater Manchester

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Fantastic opportunity to join our established group which is inclusive of our;
Independent Specialist School,
SEND Hub
, and Specialist SEND Post-16 College.

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.

We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead our independent specialist school supporting SEND/SEMH pupils. 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.

• 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)

We 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. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and be able to transport students.

• £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 aspiration

To express your interest please submit a CV, covering letter and application form. For any questions regarding this role, please contact:
Edintervention is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS, barred list, employment references and full safer recruitment checks apply.