Headteacher

Headteacher I am recruiting an experienced and ambitious Headteacher for a specialist SEND school in Harrow. This is an exciting opportunity for an established school leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of a specialist setting supporting children and young people aged 5-16 with autism and additional needs including ADHD and SEMH.

The school combines small classes, specialist teaching and personalised support with high expectations for pupils. There is a strong emphasis on academic progress alongside communication, confidence, independence and preparation for the future.

The Headteacher Role Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and wider leadership team, the Headteacher will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the school. You will provide visible leadership across the setting, ensuring staff understand expectations and pupils experience a calm, purposeful and ambitious learning environment.

Leading the day-to-day operation of the school. Creating a positive, consistent and high-performing school culture. Developing and implementing evidence-based school improvement plans. Maintaining excellent standards of safeguarding, behaviour and attendance.

Monitoring teaching and learning and driving improvements where required. Managing and developing teachers, support staff and middle leaders. Leading appraisal, coaching and professional development. Managing resources and budgets alongside the Executive Headteacher.

An important part of this appointment is ensuring that nurture and specialist support are accompanied by strong teaching and genuinely ambitious expectations for pupils. The school's curriculum is differentiated around individual needs, EHCP outcomes, professional assessments and pupils' starting points.

Teaching is designed to address gaps in previous learning while introducing new knowledge through carefully sequenced and accessible steps. The Headteacher will ensure that classroom practice consistently reflects these principles.

Promote high-quality teaching across the school. Monitor classroom practice and provide constructive challenge. Ensure curriculum pathways are appropriate and ambitious. Use assessment and pupil data intelligently to identify areas for improvement.

Identify weaknesses in teaching and implement effective interventions. Ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with complex needs receive appropriate challenge. Maintain a school-wide focus on pupil achievement. Ensure behaviour and classroom routines enable learning to flourish.

The successful candidate must be comfortable being a highly visible leader. You will spend time in classrooms, understand what is happening across the school and have the confidence to act when standards fall below expectations.

Who Are We Looking For? This opportunity would suit an experienced Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, Head of School or establishe...

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