Head of School

Orbis Education and Care; Swansea; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Orbis Education and Care in Swansea is seeking a Head of School to lead Dan y Coed School, guiding improvements in teaching and pupil outcomes within a small, specialist setting for ASD/SEMH pupils. The role emphasizes visible leadership, safeguarding, and staff coaching.

The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000 per year, plus Teachers' Pension Scheme and company benefits.

Qualifications

• QTS and experience in educational leadership.
• Experience working with pupils with ASD and SEMH.
• Proven ability to improve teaching and learning and support staff development.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Visible, proactive leadership style.
• Ambition to develop professionally within a growing specialist education organisation.

Responsabilités

• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes.
• Maintain a strong presence in classrooms, modelling excellent practice, coaching staff and ensuring consistently high expectations.
• Ensure compliance with the Welsh Independent School Standards and maintain high levels of inspection readiness.
• Lead, support and develop staff, creating a positive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote safeguarding, delivering a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils with ASD, SEMH and complex behavioural needs with consistent approaches.
• Collaborate with the Executive Headteacher and multidisciplinary team to deliver improvement priorities.

Connaissances

Leadership & team building

Safeguarding knowledge

Educational improvement mindset

ASD & SEMH experience

Staff development

Formation

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Description du poste

About The Role

Head of School | Dan y Coed School, Swansea

Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per annum + Teachers' Pension Scheme and company benefits

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

An exciting opportunity to make a real difference

Dan y Coed School is seeking an ambitious, experienced and passionate Head of School to lead our specialist education provision in Swansea.

We currently support 25 pupils, with a maximum capacity of 30, providing a small, nurturing and highly personalised learning environment for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are looking for a highly visible, hands‑on leader who leads by example, is actively involved in the daily life of the school and is passionate about raising standards in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes.
• Maintain a strong presence in classrooms, modelling excellent practice, coaching staff and ensuring consistently high expectations.
• Ensure compliance with the Welsh Independent School Standards and maintain high levels of inspection readiness.
• Lead, support and develop staff, creating a positive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Promote excellent safeguarding practice and a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Ensure consistent, effective approaches to supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH and complex behavioural needs.
• Work closely with the Executive Headteacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver the school's improvement priorities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a confident, approachable and motivated leader who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in educational leadership.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of working with pupils with ASD and SEMH.
• A proven ability to improve teaching and learning and support staff development.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, school improvement and regulatory compliance.
• A visible, proactive leadership style, with the confidence to challenge, support and inspire staff.
• The ambition to develop professionally within a growing specialist education organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary, with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and additional benefits in line with our company reward strategy.
• A small specialist school, allowing you to make a meaningful difference.
• Regular, hands‑on support and mentoring from an experienced Executive Headteacher.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression across our wider group of schools.
• The chance to shape and improve educational provision for pupils who need it most.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced or aspiring school leader with a passion for specialist education and a commitment to improving standards, we would love to hear from you.

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