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Location: Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, WS15 4PT
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience and skills (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Longdon Hall School is seeking an inspiring, dedicated, and resilient leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives and education of our pupils. We are looking for an innovative Headteacher or Senior Leader committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of SEMH and additional complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team and continue building on our vision and ethos of Thinking and Learning Differently. As Headteacher, you will champion a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning tailored to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils. Your strategic leadership will maximise achievement, foster personal development, and respond effectively to the complex challenges faced by our learners.
Who are we looking for?
We want to hear from SEN professionals who have the vision, drive, and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team in delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with special educational needs. You will bring creativity and innovation to improving outcomes and support for pupils and their families. As an excellent communicator and ambassador for Acorn Education, you’ll build strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders. If you are a forward-thinking, highly motivated leader with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement and making a lasting difference, this is the role for you.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
* Experience as a senior leader in an SEN school
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide clear vision and direction
* Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
What We Offer
* Outstanding career development opportunities
* Support from a network of experienced leaders across the Acorn Education Group
* The chance to lead and innovate in a supportive, ambitious environment
About Our School
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for ages 7 to 18 years, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. The school is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and inspiring learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally to their full potential. We have an outstanding reputation for re-engaging learners across the Midlands with an innovative curriculum and personalised targets to ensure progress for each pupil.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Wellbeing access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Access to Vista, our Flexible Benefits Platform, with options such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
4DWW note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful completion of probation and not a contractual benefit.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to background checks and DBS clearance. Further safeguarding checks and compliance requirements may affect timescales.
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