Director of Education - Quality and Standards

Director of Education Practice and Standards – Quality Focused

Location: Remote with Travel

Salary: £90,000 + £4,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Passionate about transforming SEND education?

Are you a visionary leader in SEND education looking for a role that truly values innovation and well-being?

About the Role:

I’m working with a leading provider of specialist education who is seeking a Director of Education Practice and Standards to drive excellence across its SEN schools. This strategic leadership role ensures high-quality, inclusive education for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership – Develop and implement an innovative education strategy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure all schools meet or exceed Ofsted and statutory standards.
• Curriculum & Innovation – Oversee the development of inclusive, cutting-edge curricula.
• Professional Development – Lead training programs to empower educators in SEN-specific approaches.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with parents, local authorities, and external partners.
• Operational Leadership – Support recruitment, resource allocation, and overall school improvement.

About You:

Do you….

• Extensive multi-site leadership experience in SEN education.
• Track record of improving outcomes in SEN schools.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes, and therapeutic teaching methods.

Salary + Package:

• This role is paying up to £90,000 (negotiable based on experience) + £4,000 car allowance for travel.
• The role come with additional benefits including remote working with travel, A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits and enhanced work life balance.

Location:

This role is remote with travel across England with occasional visits to the head office in Bolton.

Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 of John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.

02392 384 555

Lets have a chat!:

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, gain further information or have a confidential discussion, please contact me directly on 023 9421 1147, Alternatively email an updated CV to Josborn@compassltd.co.uk with a time to chat!