Head Teacher - The Spires School - Salisbury
Posted 2 days 17 hours ago by Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead The Spires School - a small, unique, independent SEMH provision for children aged 6-18 who thrive within a trauma informed, therapeutic environment.
The Spires is registered for 40 pupils, located in the heart of Salisbury. Our young people need safe, consistent adults who can offer calm boundaries, compassion, and unwavering belief in their potential.
The Spires is part of Five Rivers, a network of services that support collaboration among Headteachers and access to fostering, residential, and clinical services - all underpinned by our Investors in People Gold Award.
Responsibilities- Lead and develop a strong, values driven leadership team
- Shape a bespoke, therapeutic curriculum that enables every pupil to flourish
- Create a culture of belonging, self worth, and high expectations
- Model a trauma informed, relational approach to behaviour and engagement
- Champion safeguarding, holistic practice, and child centred decision making
We are seeking an inspiring and resilient leader. You will bring proven experience in school leadership, alongside a commitment to inclusive practice and the belief that every young person deserves to thrive.
You will be part of a collaborative network of Headteachers and benefit from the support of our fostering, residential, and clinical services - all within the Five Rivers group.
What we offer- A relationship centred culture built on empathy and emotional safety
- Specialist CPD including trauma informed practice, attachment, SEMH, regulation, restorative work and safeguarding
- A wellbeing centred culture including reflective supervision and flexible working options where possible
- Deeply meaningful job satisfaction with opportunities to witness trust, regulation and reengagement with learning
If you have an interest in SEND and trauma informed practice and have experience in a leadership position within a Specialist Education Provision or a mainstream setting, we would love to hear from you. You will be given the opportunity to speak to our Head of Education Services prior to applying. Please register your interest by sending your CV to and we will book you in for an informal conversation.
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.