Headteacher

Key Dates Deadline for Applications:12/06/26 Interview Date: WC 12/06/26 Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Who we are Opening in January 2027, we are a specialist 60-desk school dedicated to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role We are excited to welcome a new Headteacher to our nurturing and close-knit staff team. As Headteacher, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a holistic curriculum that places our pupils needs at the centre of their learning. You’ll work closely with a range of industry professionals, managing your team of staff and delivering clear, authentic leadership that will inspire, engage, and influence real change within your school. There is also an expectation that the Headteacher will also deliver teaching – this is 0.4 of the overall timetable. The ideal candidate will: Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven record of good or outstanding teaching practice Have experience