Head of School - Make a Lasting Difference Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Benefits Location: Birkenhead Are you ready to lead a small, independent school where every day brings the opportunity to truly transform lives? We're proud to be working on behalf of a nurturing, structured school that offers more than just education-it offers hope, connection, and a fresh start. Our mission is to re-engage students in learning, build confidence, and support their journey back into mainstream education or beyond. We're seeking a compassionate and driven Head of School to inspire, lead, and create an outstanding environment where every learner can thrive. What You'll Be Doing Lead with Purpose: Oversee day-to-day operations. Inspire and Support: Champion academic excellence and pastoral care across the team. Build a Culture of Belonging: Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment. Enhance Enrichment: Develop vibrant extra-curricular opportunities that support confidence and life skills. Who We're Looking For You'll be more than just an educator-you'll be a mentor, a strategist, and a changemaker. Inspirational Leadership: Experience at SLT, Head of Department, or Headteacher level, ideally within alternative provision. Deep Understanding: A strong grasp of SEN and experience supporting learners who require tailored approaches. Qualified and Passionate: QTS/QTLS (or equivalent); NPQH is desirable. Curriculum Confident: Strong subject knowledge in English, Maths, and Science. Empathy at the Core: You lead with compassion and foster ambition in every learner. Why Join Us? Wellbeing First: Access to fitness, yoga, mindfulness tools, and 24/7 counselling. Admin-Light: Work in a setting that values teaching time over paperwork. Professional Development: Average £3.5k investment per colleague annually. Generous Leave: Enjoy ample holidays and flexible working arrangements. Family Friendly: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies. Financial Security: Death in service insurance and cashback health benefits. Rewards & Recognition: Staff awards, discounts, £500 referral bonuses, and more Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team. Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency