Head of School | Summergil School, Presteigne, Powys
Permanent | Full-Time | Competitive Salary & Benefits, including Teachers' Pension Scheme
An exciting opportunity to lead, inspire and drive school improvement.
Summergil School is seeking an experienced, ambitious and highly effective Head of School to lead our specialist provision in Presteigne, Powys, close to the Herefordshire border.
Currently supporting 60 pupils, with registered capacity for 75, Summergil provides specialist education for children and young people with additional learning needs, including autism, communication differences and social, emotional and mental health needs.
We are looking for a highly visible, hands-on leader who will be present across the school, inspire confidence in staff and families, and drive a culture of high expectations, accountability and continuous improvement.
Working closely with a supportive Executive Head of Education, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the school, ensuring exceptional standards of education, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong, visible leadership, creating a positive and ambitious school culture.
- Drive improvements in teaching, learning, behaviour and pupil outcomes.
- Confidently lead and manage Estyn inspections, demonstrating a proven ability to secure positive inspection outcomes.
- Ensure full compliance with the Independent School Standards for Wales.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), embedding a robust safeguarding culture.
- Lead, develop and inspire staff, driving accountability and high performance.
- Build strong relationships with families, local authorities and external partners.
- Support the school's continued development and growth towards its 75-pupil capacity.
About You
We are seeking an experienced educational leader who can combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach.
You will bring:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant senior leadership experience.
- A proven track record of successfully leading external inspections, ideally including Estyn.
- Demonstrable experience of driving school improvement and raising educational standards.
- Strong knowledge of ALN, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent people leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- The confidence, resilience and ambition to lead a growing specialist school.
Why Join Summergil?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact, leading an established specialist school through its next phase of development. You will benefit from the support of an experienced Executive Head, a wider educational leadership network, professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, including the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
If you are a dynamic, highly visible leader with a passion for specialist education and a proven ability to deliver school improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Summergil School.