Curriculum and Quality Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an outstanding SEND leader to oversee curriculum, teaching quality, and outcomes for young people with Autism and complex needs. This pivotal senior role requires proven leadership experience and a passion for 14-19 curriculum design. Responsibilities include designing personalized curricula, coaching staff, and ensuring compliance. If you're ready to make a significant difference in the lives of young people with SEND, apply today.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a special school or complex SEND setting.
• Passionate about 14-19 curriculum design and accreditation pathways.
• Excels at raising teaching standards through coaching and data-driven improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive a personalized, aspirational curriculum.
• Line-manage and coach teaching staff and curriculum leads.
• Lead quality assurance, observation cycles, and school improvement planning.
• Ensure Ofsted-readiness and compliance.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Curriculum design expertise

Coaching and teaching skills

Data-driven improvement methods

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding SEND leader to take day-to-day responsibility for curriculum, teaching quality and learner outcomes in our ambitious 14-19 specialist provision for young people with Autism, complex needs, SEMH and MLD / PMLD.

This is a pivotal senior post reporting directly to the Directors. You will :

• Design and drive a highly personalised, aspirational curriculum that delivers excellent Preparation for Adulthood outcomes (independent living, employability, community inclusion, health)
• Line-manage and coach teaching staff, curriculum leads and quality / assessment teams
• Lead quality assurance, observation cycles, CPD and school improvement planning
• Maintain a part-time teaching timetable in your specialism (to be negotiated)
• Ensure Ofsted-readiness, statutory compliance and outstanding progress against EHCP outcomes

We need someone who :

• Has proven senior leadership experience in a special school or complex SEND setting
• Is passionate about 14-19 curriculum design, accreditation pathways (Functional Skills, Entry Level, GCSE, vocational awards) and real-world learning
• Excels at raising teaching standards through coaching, modelling and data-driven improvement
• Brings warmth, high expectations and a relentless focus on every young person achieving their fullest potential

If you are ready to shape the future of an ambitious, values-driven specialist school and make a life-changing difference for young people with SEND, we want to hear from you today.

To apply or for a confidential conversation, contact Matt on 01482 238878 or