Due to continued growth in service, our client are recruiting for a Headteacher for their Primary SEMH setting located in Stoke on Trent. Our well-established schools support pupils ages 5 to 13 who experience social, emotional and mental health needs. About the role This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring Headteacher to join our fantastic team. Our Headteacher will commit to improving our pupil’s academic performance, help students overcome their behavioural difficulties and develop their social skills and raise their aspirations. As Headteacher, you will continue our vision and ethos of Restorative Parenting and promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupil's unique educational needs, and maximising pupils’ achievement and ability, both academically and socially. Who we are looking for The successful candidate will exercise dynamic leadership of the school and ensure the full development of the vision for the service, its promotion, and continuous improvement. You will create and maintain outstanding outcomes in the education of our pupils. You will continue to drive our shared vision and strategic plan through inspirational leadership and motivate pupils, staff, and everyone within our school community and beyond. Your leadership should express core educational values and moral purpose and include stakeholders’ values and beliefs. The strategic planning process is critical to sustaining school improvement and ensuring that the school moves forward for the benefit of its pupils. You will collaborate with the school's senior leadership team and the Director of Education to provide an inclusive approach to outstanding educational and therapeutic provision which is well established in the school. You will have overall responsibility for the strategic leadership of the school whilst maintaining ongoing communication with other schools in the group to ensure that the provision and standards are consistently high across the schools. Essential: Relevant experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a SEMH school (ideally independent sector) Experience with Ofsted procedures/inspections and working with School Improvement Partners. Manage budgets effectively and ensure cost efficiency and financial compliance. Relevant Teaching Qualification How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the link or call Sarah Akers on (phone number removed). The Education Specialists are proud holders of the APSCO audited accreditation which means our recruitment practices are of the highest standard. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS. The Education Specialists promote equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers and applicants. We follow GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data