Head of School - SEND Excellence Leader

SEND Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of School to provide strategic and operational leadership at a SEND school. The ideal candidate will have QTS and a passion for inclusive education, along with senior leadership experience in a SEND setting. Responsibilities include leading operational management, driving teaching standards, and fostering partnerships with parents and agencies. This role is vital in ensuring a nurturing environment for pupils with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and have senior leadership experience in a SEND setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusivity and supporting complex needs.
• Ability to build effective relationships with parents and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school’s vision and strategy for inclusive education.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure high quality teaching and learning.
• Build and sustain partnerships with parents, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet pupils' needs.

Skills

Leadership in education

Inclusive education implementation

Partnership development

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Head of School – SEND Excellence Leader

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of School to provide strategic and operational leadership at a SEND school. The role demands a commitment to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for pupils with complex needs, while managing operations, driving high teaching standards, and building partnerships with parents and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school’s vision and strategy for inclusive education.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and ensure high quality teaching and learning.
• Build and sustain partnerships with parents, agencies and external stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet the needs of pupils with complex needs.

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Senior leadership experience in a SEND setting.
• Passion for inclusive education and ability to support staff and pupils with complex needs.