Head of School – SEN & AP Leadership & Wellbeing

Company: Teaching Personnel
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Location: Blakenhall
Job Description:

Head of School – Wolverhampton

Lead. Inspire. Change Lives.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of School to lead a specialist SEN & Alternative Provision setting in Wolverhampton on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment where young people with SEN, SEMH, and additional needs can thrive.

The Role

  • Lead the day-to-day running and strategic direction of the school
  • Drive excellence in teaching, learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
  • Support and develop staff
  • Promote a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
  • Ensure safeguarding and compliance standards are maintained

What We’re Looking For

  • QTS, QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Leadership experience within a school or AP setting
  • Strong understanding of SEN, safeguarding, and behaviour support
  • Passionate, resilient, and student-focused

What’s on Offer

  • Full-time, permanent leadership role
  • Funded training and professional development
  • Wellbeing and healthcare support
  • Employee discounts and recognition schemes
  • The chance to make a real difference every day
  • All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay

Additional Information

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. All registered candidates receive 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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. For privacy policy details, visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026