Head Teacher

Due to the retirement of our Head Teacher, we are looking to recruit for this role. We want the successful candidate to be able to build on our strong foundations and take our school to its next stage, whilst continuing to nurture and inspire our children and staff to be “the best they possibly can be.”

We are looking for someone with the right experience and dedication to work with our children with Special Educational Needs and join our passionate staff team.

We are a registered Charity and a Non‑Maintained Special School, with up to 70 children ranging from Reception to Year 11. Class sizes are usually no larger than six children.

Applicants will have a minimum of two years’ experience in senior management at Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher level, experience of working with and developing support and provision for SEND children. You should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a degree and National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). (Please see our job description and personal specification in the recruitment pack for full details).

This is an exciting time to be considering a career with us as the school continues to go from strength to strength. We are looking for a leader who wants to be part of a dynamic and exciting learning environment and who will bring new initiatives and challenges to everyone in our school, whilst being inclusive, reflective and decisive in their leadership.

The successful applicant, working closely alongside the CEO, will have overall responsibility for leadership and management of the school, and will lead with courage, integrity and passion, be resilient and confident, and will be able to demonstrate experience of leading, managing, motivating and supporting school staff, while developing good working relationships with children, parents and carers and the wider professionals who form part of our unique provision here at Talbot House.

If you share our values and believe in the potential of every child, we’d love to hear from you. We warmly encourage you to come and visit to see for yourself what makes Talbot House such a special place to lead, learn and grow.

Hours of work are:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Salary is competitive for a school our size, and enhancements may be offered depending on experience.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date, midnight:
Sunday, 01 March 2026

Shortlisting Date, w/c:
Monday, 02 March 2026

Interview Date w/c:
Monday, 16 March 2026

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• join the Teachers pension scheme.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.
• paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.

You can arrange a visit to see the amazing facilities that we have to offer here at Talbot House Children’s Charity by contacting the HR Department.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made in line with safer recruitment requirements and Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, qualification and certificate verification, and satisfactory references, with the current employer contacted as the first reference.

Contact HR:
Telephone:
Email:

To apply please complete in full our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview.

Please send your completed application form to:

The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We can only accept our application form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs. Please view our Safer Recruitment Policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.