About Us
Reconstruct is a trusted, independent multi-solution provider to both Children’s and Adult services across public and private sectors. With 35 years of experience in health and social care, we specialise in delivering high-impact permanent and contract recruitment solutions to social care providers nationwide.
Our Client
A pioneering and ambitious social care provider, preparing to launch a SEND school that will transform education for children and young people with additional needs. The school will combine outstanding teaching with high-quality care to create an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can thrive. The leadership team are empowered to drive innovation, shape the school’s future, and make a real impact on outcomes for children.
The Role
As Headteacher, you will provide professional vision and leadership to launch and establish our new SEND school, ensuring high-quality education and care for all pupils. You will be responsible for driving school improvement, raising standards, and creating an inclusive, supportive environment where every child can thrive.
The role is governed by the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document and the DfE National Standards for Headteachers, and you will work within statutory frameworks, school policies, and targets agreed with the management committee. You will also ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance, and the policies of the governing body and employer.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
In this role, you will:
* Lead the strategic vision of the school, setting a positive culture and driving continuous improvement.
* Inspire, support and develop staff at all levels, ensuring high-quality teaching, wellbeing and professional growth.
* Oversee recruitment and deployment of teaching and support staff to ensure the right people are in the right roles.
* Shape and deliver a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs.
* Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour, using data and monitoring systems to secure strong outcomes.
* Champion safeguarding, ensuring robust processes, timely reporting and a whole-school commitment to children’s welfare.
* Build strong relationships with parents, carers, governors, local partners and external agencies.
* Ensure effective communication, including reporting on progress, school priorities and key developments.
* Manage school resources and budgets, ensuring compliance, safety and the smooth running of the school.
* Promote an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported and able to reach their potential.
What We’re Looking For:
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree-level qualification, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Has significant leadership experience in a school setting, ideally with experience leading a SEND school, with a proven record of raising standards and improving teaching and learning.
* Demonstrates strong knowledge of the national curriculum, assessment, and current educational legislation, including safeguarding and child protection requirements.
* Can develop and implement school improvement plans, manage staff performance, and support professional growth.
* Understands inclusion, equality, diversity, and pupil wellbeing, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils.
* Possesses excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop both staff and pupils.
* Has experience in governance, accountability, and inspection frameworks (e.g., Ofsted) and can build strong partnerships with governors, parents, and the wider community.
* Demonstrates strategic thinking, effective decision-making, and problem-solving skills, using data and evidence to drive school improvement.
* Shows personal integrity, resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence, with high expectations for pupils and staff.
* (Desirable) Has experience leading a school through Ofsted inspections, working with multi-academy trusts (MATs), or building partnerships with local authorities and external agencies.
What’s In It For You?
* Salary: £50,000 per year.
* Retainer Fee: £1,000 per month paid until Ofsted Registration is complete, to compensate for your work in setting up the school and ensuring it is ready for Ofsted and high-quality education from day one.
* Influence and impact: Be part of the creation and development of a new school, shaping its vision, culture, and curriculum from the ground up.
* Professional growth: Opportunity to lead a SEND-focused school, gaining experience in innovative approaches to special educational needs and inclusion.
* Leadership autonomy: The chance to build and lead your own team, implement school improvement strategies, and make strategic decisions that have real impact.
* Supportive environment: Be part of a passionate, motivated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of a new SEND school, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Apply Online for immediate consideration, or alternatively you can call The Recruitment Team on 0800 0209 858 or via email at recruiter@reconstuct.co.uk for a confidential discussion