Head Teacher

Location: Diss, Suffolk
Salary: £100,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time

We are recruiting a Headteacher / School Lead to lead a specialist school in Diss, Suffolk
, supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities and associated SEND
. You will provide overall leadership, ensuring high standards of education, safeguarding, and school development, while creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

• Lead the strategic and day-to-day running of the school
• Promote a safe, inclusive and child‑centred environment
• Ensure safeguarding is central to all school activity
• Oversee curriculum delivery, assessment, and pupil progress
• Lead staff recruitment, development, and performance
• Ensure compliance with SEND, safeguarding, and education standards
• Work with families, local authorities, and external professionals
• Maintain inspection readiness and drive continuous improvement

The school supports pupils with Learning Disabilities and additional SEND
, including autism, communication needs, sensory needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The focus is on providing a structured, nurturing environment where pupils can develop communication, independence, relationships, and preparation for adulthood.

• Experience in senior leadership within education or specialist SEND provision
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and SEND practice
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities and complex needs
• Ability to lead, develop and manage staff teams
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Suitable to meet safeguarding and regulatory requirements, including enhanced DBS

• Full-time leadership role
• Opportunity to lead and develop a specialist school provision

Apply now if you are an experienced Headteacher or Senior Leader ready to lead a specialist SEND school and make a lasting impact.