Head of School - Coggeshall

Job Description Job Title: Head of School Reports to: Executive Head Teacher Contract Type: Full time, permanent Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 OTE £80,000 Location: Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex - Purley Farm, 40 pupil site. Date: April 2026 Main Purpose of the Role To provide high-quality teaching, leadership and management that ensures all pupils make strong academic, social and emotional progress within a safe, nurturing and well-structured learning environment. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge all pupils. Create and maintain a safe, calm and respectful learning environment. Ensure high-quality planning, teaching and assessment that meets individual pupil needs. Monitor, evaluate and report on pupil progress, attainment and wellbeing in line with school systems and deadlines. Adapt teaching through effective differentiation, personalised learning programmes and targeted interventions. Contribute to the design and delivery of an engaging, personalised curriculum that promotes a love of learning. Leadership and Management Lead and support staff, promoting high standards of practice, behaviour and professionalism. Contribute to and take responsibility for delegated areas of the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Support appraisal, supervision and professional development processes. Maintain high expectations of behaviour, modelling positive attitudes and values. Manage timetables, staffing and daily logistics to ensure consistency and effective provision. Maintain a visible leadership presence across the school site. Safeguarding, Behaviour and Welfare Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the site. Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies are followed consistently. Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil records, risk assessments and key documentation. Promote positive behaviour and strong relationships with pupils. Communication and Relationships Build effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external professionals. Ensure parents/carers are well informed about pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing. Contribute positively to the wider life, ethos and communications of the school. Professional Responsibilities Engage fully in CPD, appraisal, coaching and mentoring. Reflect on practice and act on feedback to improve performance. Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by senior leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr