Principal, Specialist Education: SEMH & Autism Leader

Lift Schools; Cobham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100k development account (five years)

Study tours and coaching

Relocation package

Job summary

Lift Wishmore is a specialist school within Lift Schools, serving primary and secondary-aged boys with SEMH needs and autism. As Principal, you will set high expectations, lead SEMH and therapeutic provision, and drive improvements in engagement and outcomes for pupils.

You will work with families and partners to remove barriers to education, oversee strategic direction, and ensure a strong, supportive school culture across Lift Wishmore.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear, ambitious vision for a specialist school where every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed
• Lead outstanding SEMH and autism-informed practice, ensuring education, therapeutic support and pastoral provision work seamlessly together
• Develop effective strategies to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for pupils who have become disengaged from education
• Inspire and unite teachers, support colleagues and specialist practitioners around a shared commitment to every child's success
• Build on the school's broad curriculum, enrichment and vocational offer, ensuring every pupil develops meaningful skills and qualifications for their future
• Strengthen partnerships with families, the local authority, external agencies and community organisations to remove barriers and improve outcomes
• Work collaboratively with other specialist schools across Lift, sharing expertise and contributing to the development of outstanding specialist provision

Job description

Lift Wishmore is a specialist school within Lift Schools, serving primary and secondary-aged boys with SEMH needs and autism. As Principal, you will set high expectations, lead SEMH and therapeutic provision, and drive improvements in engagement and outcomes for pupils.

You will work with families and partners to remove barriers to education, oversee strategic direction, and ensure a strong, supportive school culture across Lift Wishmore.