Head of School - SEN Leadership & Inclusion

Academics; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Whole-school improvement

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced Head of School to join an SEN school in High Wycombe. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to drive teaching excellence, safeguarding, attendance and pupil outcomes for children with additional needs.

You will develop staff, monitor progress, lead curriculum development, and build strong partnerships with parents, Local Authorities and external agencies to realise an ambitious, inclusive and personalised learning journey.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEND provision and inclusive practice.
• Experience leading school improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the SEN School in High Wycombe.
• Lead and develop staff to ensure high standards of teaching and practice.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement improvement priorities.
• Develop an ambitious, inclusive and personalised curriculum.
• Foster partnerships with parents, Local Authorities and external agencies.
• Contribute to self-evaluation, development planning and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

SEND expertise

Safeguarding

Staff development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Academics is seeking an experienced Head of School to join an SEN school in High Wycombe. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to drive teaching excellence, safeguarding, attendance and pupil outcomes for children with additional needs.

You will develop staff, monitor progress, lead curriculum development, and build strong partnerships with parents, Local Authorities and external agencies to realise an ambitious, inclusive and personalised learning journey.