129 Executive Headteacher jobs in the United Kingdom
Executive Headteacher
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Executive Headteacher – SEMH
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 £5,000 ( 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 Alternatively, email an updated CV to
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Executive Headteacher - SEMH
Posted 5 days ago
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Position: Executive Headteacher - SEMH
Salary: 70K to 80K DOE + 3,600 Car Allowance/Year + KPI Bonus up to 21%, negotiable for exceptional candidates
Leader Group, in partnership with an independent school client, is seeking an exceptional Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire multiple SEMH independent schools across Colchester.
Your Role as Executive Headteacher:
As the strategic and operational leader, you will:
- Shape School Vision: Establish and implement goals and policies that drive excellence.
- Have multi site management experience .
- Inspire Leadership: Lead by example with clear values and moral purpose, ensuring outstanding education for all pupils.
- Collaborate for Success: Work alongside the Education Director to foster a culture of achievement across schools.
- Drive Quality: Monitor teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes, ensuring high expectations and curriculum standards.
- Safeguard and Support: Uphold robust safeguarding practices and provide leadership for Ofsted inspections and compliance.
- Develop Teams: Guide the senior leadership team and manage staff development initiatives.
Joining as our Executive Headteacher comes with exceptional benefits:
- Professional Growth: Fully funded CPD and an established Executive Headteacher support network.
- Financial Rewards: Enhanced pay scales, life assurance, and a NEST enhanced Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support: Weekly wellbeing drop-ins, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and access to a blue light discount card.
- Operational Support: Centralised HR, finance, and recruitment functions, plus dedicated school administration assistance.
- Clinical Backing: Access to in-house psychologists, attachment-aware training, and support from the clinical team.
- Enhanced INSET Days: A comprehensive programme of 10 INSET days.
We are searching for an experienced senior leader with:
- A passion for inclusion and SEND.
- Proven independent school leadership expertise.
- Commitment to delivering a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum.
For more details or to arrange a chat, please contact Lakshmi in the recruitment team.
Safeguarding Commitment:
Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
INDPER
Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Executive Headteacher - SEMH
Posted 5 days ago
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Position: Executive Headteacher - SEMH
Salary: 70K to 80K DOE + 3,600 Car Allowance/Year + KPI Bonus up to 21%, negotiable for exceptional candidates
Leader Group, in partnership with an independent school client, is seeking an exceptional Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire multiple SEMH independent schools across Colchester.
Your Role as Executive Headteacher:
As the strategic and operational leader, you will:
- Shape School Vision: Establish and implement goals and policies that drive excellence.
- Have multi site management experience .
- Inspire Leadership: Lead by example with clear values and moral purpose, ensuring outstanding education for all pupils.
- Collaborate for Success: Work alongside the Education Director to foster a culture of achievement across schools.
- Drive Quality: Monitor teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes, ensuring high expectations and curriculum standards.
- Safeguard and Support: Uphold robust safeguarding practices and provide leadership for Ofsted inspections and compliance.
- Develop Teams: Guide the senior leadership team and manage staff development initiatives.
Joining as our Executive Headteacher comes with exceptional benefits:
- Professional Growth: Fully funded CPD and an established Executive Headteacher support network.
- Financial Rewards: Enhanced pay scales, life assurance, and a NEST enhanced Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support: Weekly wellbeing drop-ins, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and access to a blue light discount card.
- Operational Support: Centralised HR, finance, and recruitment functions, plus dedicated school administration assistance.
- Clinical Backing: Access to in-house psychologists, attachment-aware training, and support from the clinical team.
- Enhanced INSET Days: A comprehensive programme of 10 INSET days.
We are searching for an experienced senior leader with:
- A passion for inclusion and SEND.
- Proven independent school leadership expertise.
- Commitment to delivering a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum.
For more details or to arrange a chat, please contact Lakshmi in the recruitment team.
Safeguarding Commitment:
Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
INDPER
Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Lecturer - Educational Leadership
Posted 5 days ago
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- Educational Leadership
- School Management
- Education Policy
- Higher Education Teaching
- Research Methods
Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and effective lectures, seminars, and workshops on educational leadership and management topics.
- Develop and update curriculum modules, ensuring content is relevant, current, and pedagogically sound.
- Conduct high-quality research in educational leadership, publishing findings in reputable academic journals.
- Supervise Master's and Doctoral students' research projects.
- Contribute to the administrative and strategic development of the department and faculty.
- Engage in external examining, consultancy, and knowledge exchange activities.
- Foster strong working relationships with educational practitioners and policymakers.
- Mentor and support junior academic staff and postgraduate students.
- Contribute to the development of online and blended learning opportunities.
- Participate in university committees and working groups.
- Represent the university at academic conferences and external events.
- Maintain an active research profile and secure research funding.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Education, Educational Leadership, Management, or a closely related field.
- A strong track record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals relevant to educational leadership.
- Demonstrated experience of successful teaching and curriculum development at university level.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate research students.
- A clear understanding of current issues and challenges in educational leadership and policy.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Evidence of securing or contributing to research grants is desirable.
- A commitment to inclusive and equitable educational practices.
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent) is desirable.
Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership
Posted 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and effective teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in educational leadership and management.
- Supervise Master's and Doctoral students' research projects.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in educational leadership, policy, and practice, leading to high-impact publications.
- Contribute to the development and review of curriculum and course materials.
- Undertake academic administrative duties, including module leadership and programme management.
- Engage in external academic and professional activities to enhance the university's reputation.
- Seek and secure research funding from external bodies.
- Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to the supportive environment of the faculty.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the department and faculty.
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Education or a closely related field, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. You should have significant experience in teaching and supervising postgraduate students in higher education, ideally with a focus on educational leadership. Proven success in securing research grants and a demonstrated ability to manage research projects are essential. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, along with a commitment to academic excellence and student support. Experience with curriculum development and a willingness to embrace hybrid working arrangements are necessary. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your academic career and make a significant contribution to the field of educational leadership.
Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership
Posted 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Educational Leadership.
- Conduct and publish original research in reputable academic journals.
- Supervise student research, dissertations, and theses.
- Contribute to curriculum design, development, and review.
- Develop and administer assessments to evaluate student learning.
- Engage in academic leadership and administrative duties within the department.
- Mentor and advise students, providing academic and career guidance.
- Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and university governance.
- Seek external funding for research projects.
- Engage with professional bodies and industry partners.
- Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Educational Leadership, Educational Management, or a closely related field.
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proven experience in teaching and lecturing at the university level.
- Experience in supervising postgraduate research.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver engaging course content.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to student success and academic excellence.
- Experience in curriculum development and assessment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a team environment.
- Relevant professional experience in education administration or leadership is a plus.
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Head of School
Posted 7 days ago
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We are working on behalf of a small independent school, offering a nurturing and structured environment to help them re-engage with education and prepare for reintegration into mainstream settings.
Title: Head of School
Salary: 35,000 to 45,000 plus benefits
Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operational management of the school, ensuring it remains inspection-ready and meets all statutory requirements.
- Oversee staff, student outcomes, curriculum delivery, and pastoral care.
- Ensure adherence to school policies and contribute to a positive learning environment.
- Deliver a broad, engaging, and high-quality curriculum.
- Actively promote the school's values and achievements within the wider community.
- Develop and sustain a strong extra-curricular offer.
Who We're Looking For
You'll be someone who brings passion, leadership, and strategic insight to your role:
- Engagement Skills: A talent for inspiring learners and fostering ambition.
- Emotional Insight: Deep empathy and commitment to supporting young people
- Academic Background: A degree in a relevant subject.
- Teaching Qualifications: QTS or QTLS (or equivalent); NPQH is desirable.
- Leadership Experience: Strong experience at SLT, Head of Department, or Headteacher level-ideally in alternative provision.
- Curriculum Strength: Strong understanding of English, Maths, and Science
- Sector Knowledge: Familiar with Independent School Standards, alternative provision, and learners with SEN.
Benefits
- Wellbeing Support: Access to fitness, yoga, mindfulness content and counselling services.
- Admin Light
- Generous Holidays & Flexibility
- Professional Development: Approximately 3.5k invested per colleague last year.
- Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
- Health & Wellbeing Cashback
- Recognition Awards, discounts & Rewards
- Referral Bonus: 500 per person
- Senior Leadership Access
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
Head of School
Posted 7 days ago
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We are working on behalf of a small independent school, offering a nurturing and structured environment to help them re-engage with education and prepare for reintegration into mainstream settings.
Title: Head of School
Salary: 35,000 to 45,000 plus benefits
Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operational management of the school, ensuring it remains inspection-ready and meets all statutory requirements.
- Oversee staff, student outcomes, curriculum delivery, and pastoral care.
- Ensure adherence to school policies and contribute to a positive learning environment.
- Deliver a broad, engaging, and high-quality curriculum.
- Actively promote the school's values and achievements within the wider community.
- Develop and sustain a strong extra-curricular offer.
Who We're Looking For
You'll be someone who brings passion, leadership, and strategic insight to your role:
- Engagement Skills: A talent for inspiring learners and fostering ambition.
- Emotional Insight: Deep empathy and commitment to supporting young people
- Academic Background: A degree in a relevant subject.
- Teaching Qualifications: QTS or QTLS (or equivalent); NPQH is desirable.
- Leadership Experience: Strong experience at SLT, Head of Department, or Headteacher level-ideally in alternative provision.
- Curriculum Strength: Strong understanding of English, Maths, and Science
- Sector Knowledge: Familiar with Independent School Standards, alternative provision, and learners with SEN.
Benefits
- Wellbeing Support: Access to fitness, yoga, mindfulness content and counselling services.
- Admin Light
- Generous Holidays & Flexibility
- Professional Development: Approximately 3.5k invested per colleague last year.
- Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
- Health & Wellbeing Cashback
- Recognition Awards, discounts & Rewards
- Referral Bonus: 500 per person
- Senior Leadership Access
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
Head of School
Posted 6 days ago
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We are working on behalf of a small independent school, offering a nurturing and structured environment to help them re-engage with education and prepare for reintegration into mainstream settings.
Title: Head of School
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits
Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operational management of the school, ensuring it remains inspection-ready and meets all statutory requir
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