Overview
Recruitment Consultant - providing SEND talent pipelines to education providers across the UK.
A well-established, independent care group are opening their first SEMH school in central Wigan, and are currently seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead the setting up, and running, of the school. This role reports via an Education Consultant and Group Directors on all aspects of the school's opening and pre-registration.
Responsibilities
* Permanent, full-time Headteacher position (January 2026 start).
* Lead an SEMH school catering to children aged 7-17 with ASC and other complex needs.
* Liaise closely with the Education Consultant and other Group Directors on all aspects of the school's opening and pre-registration.
* Oversee and direct all aspects of the Ofsted pre-registration process with support from the Education Consultant.
* Develop and implement a strong, creative vision for the school and lead the opening accordingly.
* Drive strategy to create an outstanding, independent SEMH school aligned with the Group’s goals.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Solid experience as a school leader within the Specialist Independent Education sector (essential).
* Experience opening a school and strong knowledge of the process to set up an independent SEMH School (essential).
* Assertive, directive and confident in leading all aspects of the school's opening.
* Creativity and insight for what an outstanding independent SEMH school should look like; ability to implement strategy in line with the vision.
* A love for leadership and SEMH.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary: £70,000 (slightly negotiable for the right person).
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education
* Industry: Education
Location
Set in central Wigan, the school will be located in the town centre with on-site parking and excellent commuter links.
How to apply
If this sounds like the ideal next challenge for your leadership career, apply today or send your CV to i.withey@linqhc.co.uk for further information about the opportunity.
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