Head of School

Job Title:

Head of School

Location:

South Wales

Start Date:

Immediate Start
Salary: £60k

Teacher Active 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 Matters

As Head of School, you will:

Provide inspirational leadership that secures high-quality education for all pupils
Drive ambitious standards and tackle disadvantage to ensure equity and excellence
Lead a culture of outstanding teaching, curriculum innovation and research-informed practice
Create an open, collaborative environment where staff flourish and leadership capacity grows
Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of child protection and wellbeing
Build strong partnerships with families, the community and external agencies
Lead school improvement with clarity, accountability and measurable impact
You 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 purpose
Has experience working within an independent ALN / SEN school association
Sets uncompromisingly high expectations for pupils and staff
Has a deep understanding of teaching, learning and curriculum design
Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, staff and governors
Understands safeguarding responsibilities at the highest level
Can translate national policy into meaningful school improvement
Is politically astute and strategically focused
Champions professional development and succession planning
Is committed to continuous improvement and outward-facing collaboration

Safeguarding Commitment

The 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 Expect

The opportunity to shape strategic direction while leading daily school life
A strong partnership with Executive leadership
A culture that values innovation, accountability and professional growth
The chance to make a transformational difference in young people’s lives

If 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!
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s 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.

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