Head of School - Transformational SEND Leadership

Kisharon; Hadley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Kisharon No School is a specialist SEND setting dedicated to supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive learning through our journeys-based curriculum approach, helping every student achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

As Head of School, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction, working with trustees and families to transform outcomes and life opportunities, while ensuring a

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher status.
• Have experience managing pupil and student transition to new settings.
• Demonstrate vision, leadership and direction with integrity, creativity and resilience.
• Show commitment to safeguarding and child protection best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, development and management across the whole school curriculum
• Ensure the school is well managed and organised through effective partnership with all stakeholders
• Deliver effective leadership for pupil safeguarding and maintain robust systems to keep all pupils safe
• Act as the whole school designated safeguarding lead in line with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance
• Manage pupil and student transition to new settings, both within and beyond school
• Develop a shared vision and strategic plan with the Director of Education, trustees and the wider community
• Ensure the school environment offers inclusive opportunities using suitable technologies and alternative means
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, trustees and the local community
• Support new pupils and families to feel welcomed and included

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Kisharon No School is a specialist SEND setting dedicated to supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs. We are committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive learning through our journeys-based curriculum approach, helping every student achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

As Head of School, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction, working with trustees and families to transform outcomes and life opportunities, while ensuring a