About the Role
Headteacher – SEN / SEMH Specialist School Location: Northenden, Greater Manchester (excellent transport links & free on-site parking) Salary: £61,000+ per annum (Negotiable depending on experience) Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Closing Date: 30 August 2026 Headteacher – SEN & SEMH Provision Are you an experienced Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or senior education leader looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist school and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people? Luma Education Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist SEN and SEMH school in Hyde, Greater Manchester, to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher . This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate education leader to provide strategic direction, develop a committed team, and ensure pupils with special educational needs, SEMH needs and additional learning needs receive the highest standards of education, care and support. The successful candidate will join an inclusive and forward-thinking specialist provision with a strong ethos, supportive staff team and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil. The Role As Headteacher, you will provide inspirational leadership across the school, ensuring excellent standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding and pastoral care. Your responsibilities will include: Providing strategic and operational leadership to drive continuous school improvement Leading, motivating and developing a skilled team of teaching and support professionals Ensuring high-quality teaching, curriculum development and learning opportunities for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive Monitoring pupil progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing to ensure positive outcomes Championing safeguarding and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and SEND legislation Building strong relation...