Head of School (Permanent)

senploy; Dorking; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Dorking is seeking a qualified SEN Head of Education to lead high-quality teaching and learning in a vibrant new SEN school. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in improving teaching quality and strong leadership skills. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. A competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station

Breakfast and lunch during term time

Wellbeing initiatives and EAP

Qualifications

• Proven success in improving teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
• Experience in school improvement and assessment.
• Understanding of autism and EHCP processes beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Design and oversee a sequenced, progressive curriculum.
• Drive assessment strategy and self-evaluation systems.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are recruiting for a fully qualified SEN Head of Education to join an amazing SEN School in Dorking, Surrey. Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning? Join our vibrant new SEN school in the beautiful Surrey Hills. The school opened in September and is growing rapidly, so we are seeking a strategic and operational education leader to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Required: Head of Education
Contract: Permanent
Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: Leadership PayScale (Negotiable)
School Type: An independent specialist school in Surrey for children and young people aged 7-16 with autism and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs. Initially opening with pupils aged 7-14.
Parking: On-site

About the Role

• Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school
• Design and oversee a sequenced, progressive whole-school curriculum
• Line manage teaching and subject staff, champion inclusive classroom strategies
• Drive assessment strategy, self-evaluation systems, and inspection readiness
• Foster a collaborative, reflective, and high-performing staff culture

About You

• Qualified teacher with proven success in improving teaching quality and pupil outcomes
• Experience in curriculum, assessment, and school improvement (middle leadership essential; senior leadership desirable)
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Understanding of autism and EHCP processes beneficial

What We Offer

• Supportive, inclusive environment
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Collaboration across a network of SEN schools
• Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station
• Breakfast and lunch during term time
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP

Details

• Interviews: 1-3 December 2025.

If you're ready to make a real impact in SEN education, please apply today.