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Headteacher - Therapeutic Education Centre (SEMH)

Job Posted: 17 hours ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Headteacher - Therapeutic Education Centre (SEMH)

Location: Norwich

Contract: Temp to perm

Pay rate: £350 - £400 per day - DOE

Pupils: Up to 20

We're supporting a small, specialist SEMH therapeutic centre in Norwich in their search for a Headteacher to lead a transformative journey. This is not a traditional school environment it's a nurturing, homely centre where pupils are supported beyond education, focusing on emotional wellbeing and personal development.

About the Centre:

Supports pupils aged 11-16 with high levels of anxiety, often after time out of education.
Calm, therapeutic environment - no behavioural issues, pupils respond best to gentle, structured support.
Small numbers - maximum of 20 pupils, enabling genuine individualised care.
Pupils complete GCSEs where appropriate.
Experienced staff team with therapeutic approaches at the heart of their work.
OFSTED has recently identified significant areas for improvement - this role is an opportunity to lead meaningful change.The Opportunity

This role would suit a leader who:

Is calm, emotionally intelligent, and highly empathetic.
Has experience in school improvement and turning around outcomes.
Understands SEMH needs and can work collaboratively with therapeutic professionals.
Can drive a long-term vision, embedding structure while preserving the centre's nurture-led ethos.
Values relationships and can build trust with pupils who may have disengaged from education.Key Responsibilities:

Lead school improvement with a focus on wellbeing and progress.
Implement strategies to regain a positive OFSTED rating.
Support and guide staff teams to deliver holistic, trauma-informed practice.
Create a safe, reassuring environment for anxious learners.
Ensure high-quality, personalised education pathways including GCSE outcomes.Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience in school leadership, ideally Headteacher or Deputy Head.
Background in SEMH, alternative provision or specialist settings.
Skilled in working with vulnerable pupils and multi-agency teams.
Strong understanding of education standards balanced with therapeutic approaches.We offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £350 so if you know someone who may be interested, please share this opportunity!

To apply, please email  and call Dane on (phone number removed).

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