Head of Curriculum

BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BLOSSOM HOUSE SCHOOL is seeking a Head of Curriculum to join their Senior Management Team starting in September 2025. The role involves leading curriculum aspects, supporting SEN development, and managing teams to enhance student learning. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, particularly in working with children requiring additional support, fostering a nurturing and trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational curriculum leadership.
• Familiarity with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all curriculum aspects across sites.
• Manage Curriculum Leads and Heads of Department.
• Organise and run Parents’ Evenings.

Skills

Leadership in curriculum design

Experience with SEN

Data analysis for pupil progress

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Timetabling experience

Behaviour promotion

Job description

The role is a Permanent, Full-Time only role

Monday to Friday: (08:30am – 17:00pm)

Salary from: Dependent on experience

To Start: September 2025

Closing date: 18th July 2025

Early applications are encouraged

We are pleased to be able to advertise a position to start in the Autumn term for Head of Curriculum and to join the Senior Management Team.

The role will work across sites to lead and oversee all curriculum aspects of the school. This includes overseeing teaching and learning provision, timetabling, data monitoring, student progress, organising and running Parents’ Evenings, managing Curriculum Leads and Heads of Department, and supporting the development of an ambitious and accessible SEN curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of leading or coordinating curriculum design and implementation in an educational setting.
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly children with Speech and Language Needs, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs, and those on the Autism Spectrum.
• Proven experience of working with pupil progress and attainment data to inform curriculum planning and provision.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, including experience managing or supporting a team.
• Experience of timetabling and balancing curriculum demands with staffing allocations. Confidence and clarity in delivering lesson observations, learning walks, and developmental feedback.
• Good English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good numeracy skills.
• The ability to build strong working relationships with internal teams and external agencies.
• The ability to review statutory and best practice guidance and implement it within school.
• A deep understanding of how to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing, trauma-informed setting.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. You can find the application form in the supporting documents below. Please upload your CV and a completed application form. The closing date for applications is 17th July 2025