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Special School Headteacher Jobs in the UK

SchoolJobs lists 16 live special school headteacher vacancies across the UK right now, 1 of them added in the last 7 days. The most adverts are in High Peak, Nailsea and Plymouth. Each listing shows the employer, closing date and how to apply, and a free job alert emails you new matches.

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Spa School, Bermondsey · London
Pay not stated
Full time· Closes 27 Nov
We are now recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher to start as soon as possible. We are looking for outstanding SEN teachers with leadership potential, who share our passion for achieving the very…
Posted 5 days ago
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Assistant Headteachers
Spa School Camberwell · London
Pay not stated
Full time· Closes 27 Nov
Will have been a successful middle leader. Senior leadership experience is desirable. We are looking for outstanding SEN teachers with leadership potential, who share our passion for achieving the…
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Deputy Headteacher
Spa School Camberwell · London
£89,956–£97,799 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 27 Nov
Great special schools for autistic pupils Deputy Headteacher Inner London Leadership Scale L17 - L21 (£89,956 - £97,799) Are you ready to shape the future of autism education in Southwark? Are you…
Posted 5 days ago
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Headteacher
Peak School · High Peak
£81,457–£94,348 FTE
Full time· Closes 29 Nov
Job Title: Headteacher Location: Peak School, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES Grade/Scale: Leadership Pay Scale Contract: Full time, permanent Join Our Peak School Family At…
Posted 5 days ago
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The Avenue Special School · Reading
£117,624–£136,184 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 4 Dec
The Avenue School is seeking an exceptional and visionary Headteacher to lead our specialist school into its next exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to the…
Posted 8 days ago
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Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo
Brunel School · Paignton
£58,569–£67,897 a year (actual)
Full time
About us: Brunel School - Home Brunel School is a specialist provision for learners aged 11 to 16-years-old whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students have an Education…
Posted 9 days ago
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Penny Field School · Leeds
£53,586–£60,619 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum and Teaching & Learning GRADE/SCALE: Leadership L1 - L6 Penny Field School is a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe and complex…
Posted 9 days ago
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Assistant Headteacher
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy · Gainsborough
£60,619–£66,956 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 26 Nov
WARREN WOOD SCHOOL Assistant Headteacher Full Time | Leadership Scale L6-L10 Are you ready for your next leadership challenge? Warren Wood School is looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and…
Posted 12 days ago
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[261029A] Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion
Courtlands School · Plymouth
£63,070–£71,330 a year (actual)
Full time
Post: Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion Location: Courtlands School, Widney Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS FTE Salary Range: Leadership Scale L9 - L14; £63,070 - £71,330 Contract Type: Permanent, full time…
Posted 15 days ago
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Assistant Headteacher
Woodfield School · London
£76,154–£84,841 a year
Full time· Closes 22 Nov
We are looking for an inspirational leader who: • Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. • Can strategically lead whole-school priorities and turn…
Posted 19 days ago
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Headteacher
Lancaster School · Westcliff-on-Sea
L28-32 (Group 6)
Full time
Headteacher — Lancaster School Group 6 (L28-L32) Permanent, full-time From September 2027 At Lancaster, 170 young people aged 11 to 19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties spend…
Posted 22 days ago
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Assistant Headteacher
Highfield School · Ossett
L9-13
Full time· Closes 22 Nov
Highfield is a school which caters for students with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions. We provide a student-centred curriculum, delivered in an inclusive…
Posted 28 days ago
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[261030] Head of School
Courtlands School · Plymouth
£73,105–£84,669 a year (actual)
Full time
Post: Head of School Location: Courtlands School, Widey Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS FTE Salary Range: Leadership Scale L15 - L21; £73,105 - £84,669 Contract Type: Permanent, full time Contract Hours: 1.0…
Posted 12 days ago
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Principal
Lift Wishmore · Woking
£98,174–£112,353 a year
Full time· Closes 30 Nov
Lead with purpose. Rebuild connections. Transform futures. We are seeking an inspiring Principal to lead Lift Wishmore, a specialist school supporting primary and secondary-aged boys with social…
Posted 12 days ago
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Head of School - Mayfield Chestnut
Mayfield School · Torquay
£77,676–£89,842 a year
Full time· Closes 3 Dec
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER | HEAD OF CHESTNUT Lead something special. Shape what comes next. Mayfield School, Torbay Leadership Scale L16–L22 | Full-time | Permanent Start: April 2027 We are looking for an…
Posted 23 days ago
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Lime Hills Academy · Nailsea
£85,547–£94,349 a year
Full time· Closes 22 Nov
Principal Contract: Permanent Actual Salary : L20 - L24 (£85,547 - £94,349) Start Date: January 2027 or at the earliest opportunity thereafter Your opportunity to lead a specialist SEMH provision…
Posted 25 days ago
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