SEN Department Leader — Lead Teaching & Improvement

Highfield Littleport Academy; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp employee benefit system

Cycle to Work scheme

Teacher pensions

Job summary

Highfield Littleport Academy in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Department Leader to shape high-quality teaching and learning across the school. The role combines strategic leadership with classroom teaching in a SEN context, and involves staff development and collaboration with families.

Experience in SEN is essential. This permanent, full-time post offers leadership opportunities within the Active Learning Trust and a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a department in a SEN/special school context.
• Proven ability to develop curriculum and support staff.
• Strong collaboration with leadership and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership of a department or learning pathway, aligned to the academy improvement plan.
• Lead curriculum development, teaching and learning, ensuring high expectations for all pupils.
• Line manage and support staff, including contribution to CPD and performance development.
• Teach effectively within the special school context, promoting strong progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute actively to senior leadership, behaviour systems, safeguarding and partnership with families.

Job description

Highfield Littleport Academy in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Department Leader to shape high-quality teaching and learning across the school. The role combines strategic leadership with classroom teaching in a SEN context, and involves staff development and collaboration with families.

Experience in SEN is essential. This permanent, full-time post offers leadership opportunities within the Active Learning Trust and a supportive school community.