At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop curriculum for learners with SEND and High Needs.
- Company: A forward-thinking school in London focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving learner outcomes.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education for learners with diverse needs and drive impactful change.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in SEND/High Needs and a Level 5+ teaching qualification.
The predicted salary is between 53656 - 53656 £ per year.
A school in London is seeking a Head of School – Foundation Learning to provide strategic and operational leadership across specialist provision for learners with mild to complex needs.
You’ll lead curriculum and support teams, drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, and work to improve outcomes for learners across the Foundation Learning provision. This is a senior leadership role with a start date of August 2026.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing curriculum and support teams.
- Driving high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
- Leading SEND/High Needs curriculum development and quality improvement.
- Improving learner achievement, retention, attendance and progression.
- Leading on self-assessment, performance data and improvement planning.
- Developing partnerships with Local Authorities, schools and external agencies.
- Managing staff, resources and budgets effectively.
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within SEND/High Needs FE provision
- Experience managing and developing teams
- Strong knowledge of SEND curriculum and quality frameworks
- Experience with quality improvement, self-assessment and curriculum development
- A Level 5+ recognised teaching qualification
- Strong communication, strategic and partnership-building skills
This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a specialist Foundation Learning provision and make a real impact on learner outcomes.
If you’re ready to lead and shape specialist provision for learners with SEND and High Needs, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Notice: We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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