Transformation Director

Full-Time Interim Contract (3-6 Months)

Location: Northampton & surrounding areas

Synergy Care & Education are supporting our partner settings in Northamptonshire to appoint an exceptional Transformation Director to lead a focused and high-impact school improvement programme.

This is a pace-driven, outcomes-focused leadership opportunity for a proven senior leader with turnaround experience in Alternative Provision, SEND or SEMH environments.

The Opportunity

You will lead a rapid 3-6 month transformation programme, driving measurable improvements in:

• Quality of Education
• Leadership & Management
• Safeguarding Culture
• Learner Outcomes
• Inspection Readiness

This role requires visible leadership, decisive action and the ability to quickly diagnose areas for development, implement targeted interventions and embed sustainable systems that secure long-term stability beyond the interim period.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a swift and robust diagnostic of both settings
• Develop and implement a clear improvement roadmap
• Strengthen leadership accountability and performance
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted EIF and Independent School Standards
• Maintain and enhance safeguarding culture in complex environments
• Provide regular board-level reporting and strategic updates
• Embed systems that remain effective beyond the interim period

Person Specification

We are seeking a senior leader who brings:

Essential:

• QTS or QTLS
• Degree (or equivalent senior leadership experience)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted EIF and inspection frameworks
• Deep understanding of Independent School Standards
• Significant safeguarding expertise
• Proven school improvement / turnaround experience
• Senior leadership experience within Alternative Provision, SEND or SEMH settings
• Experience leading change at pace

Desirable:

• NPQH or NPQSL
• Board-level reporting experience

The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• Resilient and solutions-focused
• Highly strategic but operationally hands-on
• Comfortable making decisive changes
• Confident leading in complex, high-challenge environments
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable learners