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Headteacher – SEMH School Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (Negotiable DOE) Contract: Full-time | Permanent Start: September or January for the right candidate Closing Date: 30th August Headteacher Jobs in Ashton-under-Lyne | SEMH School Leadership Opportunity Luma Education Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside , to appoint an inspiring and experienced Headteacher to lead the school through its next phase of development. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious school leader with experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) , Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) education, or Alternative Provision, who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people with additional needs. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally. Key Responsibilities Provide inspirational leadership across all areas of the school Lead on school improvement, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour Create a positive, inclusive and therapeutic culture for pupils with SEMH needs Develop and support staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development Ensure compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding and statutory requirements Manage budgets and resources effectively to achieve the best outcomes Build strong relationships with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies Work collaboratively with governors and senior leaders to deliver the school's strategic vision Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) desirable but not essential Previous senior leadership experience within a school, ideally as a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher Experience working within SEMH, SEND, Alternative Provision or speciali...