Head of School

Job Title: Head of SchoolLocation: South WalesStart Date: Immediate StartSalary: £60kTeacherActive are PROUD to announce that we are partnering with an outstanding ALN / SEN independent school organisation to place an outstanding Head of School in one of their thriving locations.Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Lives.Are you an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to shape the future of education?We are seeking an exceptional ALN / SEN Head of School to provide dynamic, professional leadership and drive the day-to-day success of our school. This is a pivotal role, working in close partnership with the Executive Head and Director of Education to deliver outstanding outcomes for every pupil.This is more than a leadership post it is an opportunity to build a culture where excellence is the standard, safeguarding is uncompromising, and every child thrives socially and emotionally.Why This Role MattersAs Head of School, you will:Provide inspirational leadership that secures high-quality education for all pupilsDrive ambitious standards and tackle disadvantage to ensure equity and excellenceLead a culture of outstanding teaching, curriculum innovation and research-informed practiceCreate an open, collaborative environment where staff flourish and leadership capacity growsServe as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of child protection and wellbeingBuild strong partnerships with families, the community and external agenciesLead school improvement with clarity, accountability and measurable impactYou will be responsible for ensuring the school presents a clear and accurate picture of its performance to stakeholders including the Local Authority, Estyn, and the Welsh Government.We Are Looking For a Leader Who:Leads with integrity, resilience, optimism and moral purposeHas experience working within an independent ALN / SEN school associationSets uncompromisingly high expectations for pupils and staffHas a deep understanding of teaching, learning and curriculum designBuilds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, staff and governorsUnderstands safeguarding responsibilities at the highest levelCan translate national policy into meaningful school improvementIs politically astute and strategically focusedChampions professional development and succession planningIs committed to continuous improvement and outward-facing collaborationSafeguarding CommitmentThe Head of School will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, taking responsibility for safeguarding and child protection in line with statutory guidance. This includes working with external agencies and, where required, referrals to the Disclosure and Barring Service and the Education Workforce Council.Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.What You Can ExpectThe opportunity to shape strategic direction while leading daily school lifeA strong partnership with Executive leadershipA culture that values innovation, accountability and professional growthThe chance to make a transformational difference in young people s livesIf you are ready to lead with courage, inspire excellence and build a school where every child succeeds, we would love to hear from you.Join us and help shape the future of education.Interested? Please contact for an informal discussion or click 'APPLY NOW' and we will be in touch about this fantastic opportunity!Email: (url removed)Contact: (phone number removed)All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services. #J-18808-Ljbffr