Job Description
Head of School - Foundation Learning
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Location: West London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Head of School - Foundation Learning
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Are you an experienced FE leader with a strong SEND and High Needs background?
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We are recruiting for a Head of School - Foundation Learning to provide strategic and operational leadership across specialist provision for learners with mild to complex needs.
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The Role
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- Lead and develop curriculum and support teams.
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- Drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
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- Lead SEND/High Needs curriculum development and quality improvement.
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- Improve learner achievement, retention, attendance and progression.
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- Lead on self-assessment, performance data and improvement planning.
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- Develop partnerships with Local Authorities, schools and external agencies.
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- Manage staff, resources and budgets effectively.
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About You
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We're looking for an experienced FE leader with:
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- Proven leadership experience within SEND/High Needs FE provision.
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- Experience managing and developing teams.
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- Strong knowledge of SEND curriculum and quality frameworks.
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- Experience with quality improvement, self-assessment and curriculum development.
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- A Level 5+ recognised teaching qualification.
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- Strong communication, strategic and partnership-building skills.
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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.
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Interested? Apply now or contact us for more information.
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DISCLAIMER
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Important Notice
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Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
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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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Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
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Because education matters.
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Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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