At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a specialist school, driving improvements in teaching and pupil outcomes.
- Company: Dan y Coed School, a nurturing environment for children with ASD and SEMH needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Teachers' Pension Scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need it most.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience in educational leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
About The Role
Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 per annum + Teachers' Pension Scheme and company benefits
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
An exciting opportunity to make a real difference. Dan y Coed School is seeking an ambitious, experienced and passionate Head of School to lead our specialist education provision in Swansea. We currently support 25 pupils, with a maximum capacity of 30, providing a small, nurturing and highly personalised learning environment for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
We are looking for a highly visible, hands‑on leader who leads by example, is actively involved in the daily life of the school and is passionate about raising standards in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive improvements in teaching, learning, curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes.
- Maintain a strong presence in classrooms, modelling excellent practice, coaching staff and ensuring consistently high expectations.
- Ensure compliance with the Welsh Independent School Standards and maintain high levels of inspection readiness.
- Lead, support and develop staff, creating a positive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Promote excellent safeguarding practice and a safe, nurturing learning environment.
- Ensure consistent, effective approaches to supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH and complex behavioural needs.
- Work closely with the Executive Headteacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver the school's improvement priorities.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in educational leadership.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of working with pupils with ASD and SEMH.
- A proven ability to improve teaching and learning and support staff development.
- A sound understanding of safeguarding, school improvement and regulatory compliance.
- A visible, proactive leadership style, with the confidence to challenge, support and inspire staff.
- The ambition to develop professionally within a growing specialist education organisation.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary, with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and additional benefits in line with our company reward strategy.
- A small specialist school, allowing you to make a meaningful difference.
- Regular, hands‑on support and mentoring from an experienced Executive Headteacher.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression across our wider group of schools.
- The chance to shape and improve educational provision for pupils who need it most.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you are an experienced or aspiring school leader with a passion for specialist education and a commitment to improving standards, we would love to hear from you.
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