SEND School Project Lead – Commissioning & Opening

The Society of Heads; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Heads is seeking an experienced Project Manager to supervise commissioning and development of a new SEND school in Ipswich. You will lead the project from early planning through to operational mobilisation, ensuring the school opens safely and fully prepared for learners.

Reporting to the Vice Principal (Pastoral), you will coordinate design, planning, regulatory submissions, risk management and pre-opening readiness, working closely with Local Authorities, contractors and senior

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and development of a new SEND school from planning to opening.
• Coordinate design, planning, regulatory submissions, risk management and pre-opening readiness.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Work with Local Authorities and contractors and senior stakeholders.

Job description

The Society of Heads is seeking an experienced Project Manager to supervise commissioning and development of a new SEND school in Ipswich. You will lead the project from early planning through to operational mobilisation, ensuring the school opens safely and fully prepared for learners.

Reporting to the Vice Principal (Pastoral), you will coordinate design, planning, regulatory submissions, risk management and pre-opening readiness, working closely with Local Authorities, contractors and senior