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Job Posted: 32 minutes ago
Salary: £ 82,890 - 82,890 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Middlewich, Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced SEND specialist Headteacher for a well-established alternative provision in Middlewich, Cheshire (CW10 0JS). If you are a SEND specialist senior leader who is seeking a new permanent role ready for the new year (January to February 2026) we would be keen to speak with you.
If you are an experienced Headteacher or an experienced Deputy Headteacher seeking their first headship who has worked with pupils with SEND across either primary or secondary phases we would be keen to speak with you. Typically, this site within the group caters for pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH requirements. They currently have numbers on role of up to 25 students with room to grow. Their children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Some may also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. This site is part of a national trust who are focussed on supporting children who have lived through trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and they work closely with them to develop self-belief to become effective learners. We focus on introducing senior leaders with a therapeutic style. If you are of a similar mindset and ethos, we would be very happy to discuss the role in more detail.
This role is a permanent senior leadership post formally beginning in February 2026 however an earlier start date can be negotiated for a handover period. An informal meeting via Teams will be offered as a starting point for you to gain a full understanding of the of the trust and how we support them. We can then support you with your permanent application and complete your safer recruitment checks ahead of potential appointments.
In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:
A relevant UK based teaching and/or leadership qualification.
Substantial experience working with pupils with SEND within an education setting.
All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
Exceptional references.
All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.
Proposed start date: January or February 2026
Salary: Annual salary £64,890 plus OTE bonus of up to £18,000
Date posted: 22.09.25
Application closing date: 20.10.25
If you are a SEND specialist senior leader and are interested in registering for this role or upcoming vacancies, please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts officeBefore You Apply
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