Head Teacher - Specialist School in Keswick

dSb Recruitment is looking for an Head Teacher - Specialist School in Keswick

Job description

My client is a successful and growing independent, integrated care company who, through therapy, residential placement and education, has a proven track record of supporting children to achieve a sense of emotional and practical independence.


I’m looking for a Head Teacher for a brand new SLD-Focused School opening in Cumbria in January 2026.


This is a unique opportunity to lead from the very start, taking ownership of the vision, values and success of a nurturing and inclusive educational setting for students aged 5–18 with complex learning disabilities and needs.


About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and visionary Head Teacher who is experienced in working with pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and associated conditions, and who can:

  • Lead the registration process and school opening, ensuring all statutory and quality standards are met
  • Develop a bespoke curriculum tailored to the needs of SLD learners, within a 24-hour integrated care and education model
  • Foster a therapeutic, person-centred ethos that promotes communication, independence, and emotional regulation
  • Work in close partnership with our Registered Manager to deliver a seamless, child-centred residential experience
  • Embed a culture of high expectations, inclusive practice, and individualised achievement for every learner


Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant leadership experience within SEND/SLD settings and a proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice
  • Has a strong background in supporting learners with severe learning difficulties, sensory needs, autism, and behaviours of concern, with an understanding of managing behaviour that challenges and supporting students who are neurodiverse
  • Is confident in developing differentiated, engaging, and meaningful curriculums focused on communication, self-regulation, and life skills
  • Understands the barriers to learning faced by SLD pupils and is passionate about removing them
  • Have the passion and resilience to make a difference to the lives of their students


Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a passionate leader ready to inspire change, build something new, and make a lifelong impact, we want to hear from you.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Keswick
Type of Contract
Part-time jobs
Published at
09-07-2025
Profession type
Teaching / Instructors / Guides
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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