Head of School

Academics; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leadership salary

Comprehensive pension scheme

Staff wellbeing support

Ongoing training and professional/lead

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Head of School for a well-established SEN School in High Wycombe. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to raise standards in teaching, safeguarding and pupil outcomes for children with complex needs.

You will lead staff development, monitor progress, and work with the Executive Headteacher and Local Authorities to secure inclusive, high-quality provision and continuous improvement across the school.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school or educational setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to pupil welfare.
• Experience delivering school improvement initiatives and working with SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the SEN School in High Wycombe.
• Collaborate with the Executive Headteacher and SLT to deliver school improvement priorities.
• Lead and develop staff to ensure high standards of teaching, learning and professional practice.
• Ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEND, ASD, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH and complex needs.
• Support curriculum development to deliver an ambitious, inclusive and personalised curriculum.
• Develop relationships with pupils, families, Local Authorities and external agencies.
• Support staff performance management and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to self-evaluation, development planning and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Job description

A well-established SEN School in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced and committed Head of School to join its leadership team. This Head of School position offers the opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership across the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and pupil outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

The successful candidate will work to implement the school's vision and improvement priorities. The Head of School in High Wycombe will lead and develop staff, monitor pupil progress, promote an inclusive school culture and ensure that all pupils receive the support and opportunities they need to achieve their potential.

The school caters for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, ADHD, SEMH, Moderate Learning Difficulties and additional complex needs. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong understanding of SEND provision and a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and positive outcomes for pupils. Previous leadership experience within an SEN setting would be highly desirable for this role.

Job Role :

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the SEN School in High Wycombe
• Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to deliver school improvement priorities
• Leading and developing staff to ensure high standards of teaching, learning and professional practice
• Ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with SEND, ASD, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH and complex needs
• Supporting curriculum development and ensuring an ambitious, inclusive and personalised curriculum
• Developing effective relationships with pupils, parents, carers, Local Authorities and external agencies
• Supporting staff performance management, professional development and continuous improvement
• Contributing to school self-evaluation, development planning and quality assurance

Job Requirements for the Head of School in High Wycombe role:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience of leadership and management within a school or educational setting
• Demonstrable experience of leading school improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience of managing, developing and supporting staff
• Experience of monitoring attendance, behaviour and pupil outcomes

Job Perks :

• Competitive leadership salary
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support
• Access to ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to contribute to whole-school improvement and positive outcomes for pupils with SEND

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.