Head of Special Education

Key Talent Solutions; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced senior education leader to head specialist education provision across multiple sites. You will drive quality, support senior leaders and improve learner outcomes, building pathways into adulthood, independence and employment.

The role requires strong senior leadership, stakeholder engagement and expertise in SEN. You will use data to raise achievement, attendance and progression while promoting inclusion and high standards.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in education.
• Experience across specialist education, further education or multi-site provision.
• Strong understanding of SEN or additional learning needs.
• Experience improving learner outcomes and leading quality improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent.
• SENCO, NPQH or an equivalent leadership qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic direction of specialist education provision across multiple sites.
• Supporting Principals, Heads of Service and senior leaders.
• Driving quality improvement across teaching, learning and outcomes.
• Supporting inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
• Using data to improve achievement, attendance, retention and progression.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, employers and external partners.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, accountability and high standards.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Quality improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

PGCE or equivalent

SENCO / NPQH leadership qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced senior education leader to lead and develop specialist education provision across multiple sites.

This role will focus on driving quality, supporting senior leaders, improving learner outcomes and strengthening pathways into adulthood, independence and employment.

The role will involve:

• Leading the strategic direction of specialist education provision
• Supporting Principals, Heads of Service and senior leaders
• Driving quality improvement across teaching, learning and outcomes
• Supporting inspection readiness and continuous improvement
• Using data to improve achievement, attendance, retention and progression
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, employers and external partners
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, accountability and high standards

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant senior leadership experience in education
• Experience across specialist education, further education or multi-site provision
• Strong understanding of SEN or additional learning needs
• Experience improving learner outcomes and leading quality improvement
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent
• SENCO, NPQH or an equivalent leadership qualification would be beneficial.

This could suit a Head of Colleges, Director of Education, Regional Education Lead, College Principal or senior specialist education leader.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for learners and shaping high-quality specialist provision,