Head of Schools

Job Title - Head of Schools

Salary: -38,000 - -53,045
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for an exciting senior leadership role: Head of Schools, overseeing the strategic development and delivery of schools provision across the UK. Based in the West of England with excellent transport links, this role involves regular travel to schools nationwide, offering the chance to make a measurable impact on pre-16 learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced education leader with a background in alternative provision, vocational pathways, or pre-16 curriculum delivery who thrives in both operational and strategic environments.

• Lead and develop schools provision across multiple sites in England and Wales.

• Ensure high standards in quality, safeguarding, learner outcomes, and staff development.

• Oversee curriculum delivery, assessment practice, and compliance.

• Build strong partnerships with schools, colleges, and local authorities.

• Monitor performance against KPIs and implement continuous improvement strategies.

• Manage budgets, resources, and reporting to ensure efficiency.

• Represent the organisation with stakeholders including Ofsted and DfE.

We are looking for someone who can bring both vision and delivery:

• Proven leadership experience in education, ideally within pre-16 vocational/alternative provision.

• Strong operational and financial management skills.

• A recognised teaching qualification (or equivalent experience).

• Excellent communicator, able to influence at all levels.

• Flexible and adaptable - comfortable with UK wide travel.

• Salary: -38,000 - -53,045

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)

• Healthcare, pension, and staff wellbeing initiatives

• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

If you''re ready to make a positive impact in students'' lives and contribute to a culture of learning and growth, reach out to Hugo (phone number removed) or ) for an informal discussion or apply online. Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, so please get in touch at your earliest opportunity.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn''t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

- Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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