Executive Headteacher – SEMH
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: Colchester (with regional oversight in Suffolk)
Salary: Up to £85,000 ( Negotiable ) + Excellent Bonus Scheme
The Role
We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an Executive Headteacher to join a forward-thinking education provider and take on a pivotal leadership role across two specialist SEMH schools.
Based in Colchester, you will oversee the opening of a brand-new, purpose-built SEMH school for up to 40 children aged 6–18, set to open during the beginning of 2026. This is a rare chance to shape a school from its very beginnings – recruiting your team, embedding strong values and creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Alongside this, you will provide strategic oversight and line management to an established Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ SEMH school in Suffolk. This school specialises in supporting Key Stage 3 and 4 lear
ners and has a strong, experienced Headteacher and senior leadership team in place.
As Executive Headteacher, you will bring the vision and drive needed to unite both schools under a shared ethos, ensuring consistency, quality and excellence across the region.
We are looking for an exceptional leader who:
* Has experience overseeing more than one school or provision.
* Has there NPQH or NPQEH
* Brings a deep understanding of the SEND/SEMH sector.
* Can inspire and motivate staff, while embedding the values and ethos of the organisation.
* Has a proven track record of raising standards and achieving positive outcomes for young people.
What’s on offer:
* A competitive salary of up to £85,000 ( Negotiable depending on current package - pop me a call for a chat!)
* An excellent bonus scheme
* The opportunity to open and shape a brand-new SEMH school
* Strategic oversight of an established, well-regarded provision
* Support from a progressive provider with clear ambitions for growth
This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader who wants to make a genuine and lasting impact in SEMH education!
Contact Details
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jordanna Osborn on 02394211147 Alternatively, email an updated CV to josborn@compassltd.co.uk.
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