Headteacher jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- Executive Headteachers
- Deputy Headteachers
- Interim Headteachers
- Assistant Headteachers
Your next school leadership job starts here
Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning school leadership and Headteacher recruitment agency offering exclusive Headteacher jobs across state and independent schools throughout the UK.
While we do operate nationwide, we have a strong presence across the North West including Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Blackburn, Lancaster, Chorley, Clitheroe, Bolton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Leyland, Wigan and Morecambe.
We work with a wide network of schools and multi-academy trusts, giving you access to a variety of well-paid roles which you won’t find elsewhere online.
How we support education professionals
Competitive daily rates of pay
Career advice, guidance and salary benchmarking
Exclusive access to jobs in school leadership which you won’t find online
Dedicated education consultant to facilitate your career progression
Straightforward registration and compliance process
We represent you to schools and negotiate fairly on your behalf
Leadership jobs in a variety of education settings
Fast, reliable payroll
Typical jobs we recruit for
Senior leadership jobs
Typical jobs we recruit for
- School Business Managers
- Pastoral Managers
- School Improvement Advisors & Leaders
Who we work with
Mainstream schools
SEND schools, PRUs and alternative provision schools
EYFS and nurseries
Multi-academy trusts
Colleges and further education
Local authorities and councils
Meet the team
Matt Byrne-Fraser
Lead Consultant
Education recruitment specialist for
Mainstream schools & EYFSMatching Teachers and support staff with secondary schools where they will thrive is extremely rewarding, especially because educators are so influential to students throughout their teenage years.
I have worked in recruitment for over a decade and the education sector is very important to me. I love visiting the schools I work alongside. It’s an important way to develop relationships and truly understand their ethos and culture.
Jamie Heath
Regional Director
Education recruitment specialist for
SEND & SEMH schoolsIt’s incredibly rewarding to help schools find outstanding teaching and support staff who make a lasting difference to students' educational outcomes.
I’m incredibly proud to lead our education division. With many former teachers on our team, we bring first-hand experience and a genuine understanding of the skills, challenges, and dedication required to succeed in both mainstream and SEND education.
FAQs
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We recruit for a wide range of school leadership roles including Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Interim Headteachers and School Leadership Teams across a number of education settings. If you’re searching for your next opportunity, upload your CV to get the ball rolling today.
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While we do operate nationwide, we have a strong presence across the North West including Blackpool, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, Skelmersdale, Blackburn, Lancaster, Chorley, Clitheroe, Bolton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Leyland, Wigan and Morecambe. If you’re based in one of these locations, it’s likely that we can find you work in a local school.
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No. Registering with Spencer Clarke Group is free. The only payment which you may need to make is for a DBS check. The fee for this is charged by the DBS.
However, if you currently have a valid DBS disclosure and are registered with the update service, we may be able to accept this without having to run a new check.
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If you’ve never worked for a recruitment agency before, it’s probably best to give us a call on 01772 954200 and ask for the education team. They will walk you through the whole process. Alternatively, upload your CV and one of our team will contact you if any suitable opportunities arise.
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Absolutely not. You will always have full control of where your CV is sent. We will present job opportunities to you and you can advise if you would like your CV to be submitted.
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An outstanding Headteacher must have a number of new skills and attributes, including:
Passionate about teaching and learning.
Have a clear vision for the school and a plan to achieve it.
Confident in their abilities to succeed in their plan.
Fair and honest with staff, parents, and students.
Hold high expectations for the school, students, parents, teachers, and support staff.
Understand and welcome the role of effective governance, ensuring the school operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties.
Establish and sustain professional working relationships with those responsible for governance.
Testimonials
Interim Headteacher
"From signing up to starting my interim placement within the school, everything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble to sort or resolve.
The setting is perfectly suited to my experience and I couldn’t be happier. I cannot recommend Spencer Clarke Group enough. They really do look after you."
From signing up to starting my interim placement within the school, everything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble to sort or resolve.
Headteacher
"The team has been incredible in supporting me throughout my job search.
They proactively ran several roles past me to see if they would be right for me. When the right role arrived, they kept me informed during the entire process and treated me with a great deal of respect.
I would highly recommend them."
The team has been incredible in supporting me throughout my job search.
Executive Headteacher
"Compared to other agencies, Spencer Clarke Group matches you to the right jobs, they have the ability to analyse your skills, knowledge and experience, they have the ability to analyse transferable skills and they demonstrate their willingness to go the extra mile to support me."
Spencer Clarke Group matches you to the right jobs.
