Valley Bridge School
Gloucestershire
£73,105 - £84,699 per year
Salary:
L15 - L21 (commensurate with experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
Headteacher – Valley Bridge School, Whaddon (Gloucestershire)
Salary: Leadership scale starting from L15 - L21
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing date: 30th September 2025 (early applications encouraged)
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Headteacher to lead and shape the development of our school, Valley Bridge, for pupils with needs associated with SEMH and Autism. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the school in it's second year and to develop a school with a clear vision, innovative pedagogy, and an ambition for both students and our team.
At Spaghetti Bridge, we pride ourselves on our Enterprise Learning offer – a progressive three stage curriculum, research-informed model that embeds the essential 21st-century skills young people need to thrive in a fast-changing society. Valley Bridge offers a beautiful and extensively refurbished campus, designed to support a broad and varied curriculum with sector-leading resources – and with further developments planned, you will play a central role in unlocking its full potential.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
* Brings substantial leadership experience within a relevant setting.
* Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based SEN knowledge & practice
* Uses data and evidence to evaluate, improve, and challenge practice.
* Is committed to developing and supporting staff, building capacity, and nurturing talent.
* Is an outstanding communicator who builds trust with students, families, staff, and stakeholders.
* Understands strategic financial planning and effective budgetary management.
* Has a track record of successful multi-agency working.
We believe in challenging the status quo. You will lead with relational, ethical, and emotionally intelligent practice, modelling the behaviours that underpin our ethos.
What we offer
* A full induction and mentoring programme with support from our Headteacher's Network and Group Support Team.
* The opportunity to contribute to, and shape, research-led curriculum innovation across our schools.
* A chance to "put your stamp" on Valley Bridge, while benefiting from a robust framework of support.
* Significant professional development and collaboration opportunities within our growing group.
* A commitment to staff wellbeing, ensuring that you feel valued and supported in your role.
About Spaghetti Bridge
Spaghetti Bridge is an organisation dedicated to creating schools that are unique to their communities, but united by a shared commitment to innovation, high expectations, and equality of opportunity.
Safeguarding and inclusivity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Apply
For more information, visit our website.
To arrange an informal conversation, please contact Kelly Newton, Head of HR on or at
Early applications are encouraged, and we may appoint before the closing date.
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About Valley Bridge School
Valley Bridge School
Church Lane, Whaddon, Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0UF
United Kingdom
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