Headteacher - Therapeutic Education Centre (SEMH)

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 01772 954 200.

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