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Head Teacher- Northampton

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton

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Job Description

Headteacher – Northampton

We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Northampton to lead a specialist educational provision in Northampton, supporting young people who thrive in a personalised, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. This role is ideal for a confident school leader who can drive high standards in teaching, learning, pastoral support, and whole-school development.

The successful candidate will bring vision, integrity, and compassion—ensuring every pupil receives the high‑quality education and individualised support they deserve.

Key Information

Location: Northampton
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Work Location: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the school.
Lead, motivate, and develop teaching and support staff.
Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum design.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture where all pupils can succeed.
Oversee the provision for pupils with SEN and additional needs.
Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and statutory guidance.
Build strong relationships with parents, carers, external agencies, and the wider community.
Monitor school performance and implement effective school improvement strategies.
Manage budgets and resources in line with organisational and educational priorities.

Requirements

A degree in a relevant subject area.
QTS or QTLS (or an equivalent recognised overseas qualification).
Substantial leadership experience in a school (e.g., Deputy Head, Assistant Head, Headteacher, or similar strategic role).
Proven track record of improving teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and SEN best practice.
Excellent communication, decision‑making, and people‑management skills.

Benefits

Funded professional development and leadership training
Health cashback plan (dental, optical, prescriptions)
Access to wellbeing support and counselling services
Discounted gym memberships
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Employee discount platform
Staff recognition and referral bonuses
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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