Head Teacher

2 days ago

Coventry CV, United Kingdom ELC Full time

Head Teacher – Small Ofsted-Registered SEND School:

Lead a highly specialised learning environment where pupils with complex or varied special educational needs receive personalised, high-quality education and care. Champion a culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, ambition, and measurable progress for every learner.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

  • Set and deliver a whole-school vision centred on inclusion, high expectations, and individual growth.
  • Drive continuous school improvement in line with Ofsted standards and SEND statutory requirements.
  • Develop innovative approaches to curriculum, therapy integration, and personalised learning pathways.

Safeguarding & Compliance

  • Oversee the DSL team.
  • Ensure complete compliance with Ofsted, DfE, SEND Code of Practice, and all relevant legislation.
  • Maintain rigorous policies, risk assessments, and safeguarding culture across staff and practice.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

  • Oversee differentiated and therapeutic teaching approaches that meet diverse needs (SEMH, ASC, cognition and learning, communication needs, etc.).
  • Ensure EHCP outcomes are embedded in planning, tracking, and intervention.
  • Monitor pupil progress and use data to drive targeted support and resource allocation.

Staff Leadership & Development

  • Help in recruit, mentor, and performance-manage teaching and support staff.
  • Foster a collaborative, trauma-informed, and reflective professional culture.
  • Lead CPD that builds specialist skills in SEND pedagogy, SEMH practice, behaviour support, and therapeutic approaches.

Operational & Financial Management

  • Work with finance manager to work towards budgets, resource planning, and staffing structures effectively.
  • Oversee timetabling, admissions, transitions, and multi-agency coordination.
  • Ensure the environment remains safe, engaging, and adapted to learners' needs.

Family & Community Partnerships

  • Work closely with parents/carers to ensure open communication and shared planning.
  • Build strong links with local authorities, health services, therapists, and external partners.
  • Represent the school's vision and impact within the community and wider SEND networks.

Key Qualities & Capabilities

  • Deep understanding of SEND needs and effective specialist provision.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to lead cultural change and school improvement.
  • Emotionally intelligent leader able to support staff through challenge and complexity.
  • Confident decision-maker with strong safeguarding instincts and operational awareness.
  • Inspiring communicator who can unify staff, families, and external agencies around a shared purpose.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Work Location: In person

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