Head of School Elmswood Academy
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Salary: £45,000 £60,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid primarily remote with occasional travel
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Elmswood Academy is an innovative new online alternative provision specialising in supporting children and young people with SEND, including SEMH needs.
It operates in strategic partnership with Wellbrook Education, an experienced provider of independent special schools supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to help shape and lead our new provision from its early stages of development.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and believes that all young people deserve access to high-quality, ambitious and personalised learning experiences.
Our provision will offer:
small class sizes
live online teaching
ambitious and engaging curriculum pathways
strong safeguarding and pastoral support
personalised learning and relational approaches
The successful candidate will:
provide strategic and operational leadership across the provision
support high standards of teaching, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
work collaboratively with schools, families and local authorities
help develop a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture
support pupils with SEND, SEMH and barriers to education
We are looking for someone with:
leadership experience within education, SEND or alternative provision
strong safeguarding knowledge and practice
excellent communication and organisational skills
a commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners
In return, we offer:
the opportunity to help shape a new and innovative provision
flexible hybrid working arrangements
a supportive and collaborative leadership culture
opportunities for professional development and growth
the chance to make a genuine difference to young people
Elmswood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your experience within SEND and leadership. xsngvjr
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.