Executive Head Teacher (Trust-wide SEND)

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 108,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-academy trust in Tees Valley seeks an Executive Head Teacher for SEND to influence the direction of SEND provision across the Trust. The successful candidate will lead the SEND strategy and ensure compliance while providing leadership for a specialist school. With a strong focus on inclusive education, the ideal applicant will demonstrate expertise in improving outcomes for pupils with SEND and possess the credibility required to operate at both school and Trust levels. This role is pivotal in shaping a coherent SEND strategy and embarking on the journey to academy status for the new school.

Qualifications

• Track record of improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• Experience in inclusive education and influencing practice.
• Credibility at senior and executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust-wide SEND strategy and ensure compliance.
• Support and develop leaders for excellent SEND provision.
• Use data and research to drive improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with Trustees and external partners.

Skills

Strong SEND expertise

Experience of leading people

Change management

School improvement

Job description

Executive Head Teacher (Trust-wide SEND)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full Time

Salary: L31 to L35 £108,202 - £119,350 (extension available for an exceptional candidate)

Location: Tees Valley

Closing date: Noon, 6th March 2026

Interviews will be held on 24th March 2026

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to influence the direction of SEND provision across a growing Trust, while continuing to lead a specialist school and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

The Legacy Learning Trust (TLLT) is a dynamic and expanding multi-academy trust based in the Tees Valley. Our family of schools currently includes a large secondary school with an ASD specialist provision, six mainstream primary schools (one with a SEMH intervention provision), and a large all-through ASD specialist school from EYFS to post-16, which is progressing towards joining the Trust.

We have been identified by the DfE as a strong supporting organisation for three RISE bespoke school improvement projects beyond our Trust over two years.

A member of our Central Education Team (CET) has been appointed as Regional Lead for the DfE North East Behaviour and Attendance Hub, and we have recently been in receipt of letters from the Secretary of State for over half of our schools congratulating Trust Leaders and the wider staff on exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

At TLLT, learners and learning sit at the heart of everything we do. We believe schools thrive when they are rooted in their communities and supported by a strong collective vision. In response to increasing demand for high-quality, inclusive SEND provision, we are seeking an Executive Headteacher for SEND who will also take on the statutory Headteacher role at Beverley School.

Beverley School, a specialist all-through setting for pupils with SEND, is scheduled to join the Trust in Summer 2026. Throughout the transition and beyond, the successful candidate will hold a dual leadership role: providing executive leadership for SEND across the Trust while ensuring strong, stable leadership for Beverley School. This role will be pivotal in supporting the school’s journey to academy status and in shaping a coherent, ambitious SEND strategy across all Trust settings.

As a member of the Central Education Team, the post holder will:

• Lead the Trust-wide SEND strategy and ensure statutory compliance
• Support, challenge, and develop leaders to secure excellent SEND provision
• Use data, research and evidence to drive improvement and innovation
• Work closely with Trustees, Local Authorities and external partners

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a highly credible and experienced senior leader with a strong commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND. You will bring the confidence and expertise to operate at both school and Trust level, influencing practice, culture and strategy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong SEND expertise and a track record of improving outcomes
• Experience of leading people, change and school improvement
• Credibility at the senior and executive level
• A strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and equity

For further details, please visit the following website: https://www.edwinpeople.com/vacancies/tllt/eht