Head of SEND Learning & Teaching

About the Role

The Head of SEND Learning will lead the educational, pastoral and operational performance of SOC Independent School, ensuring that learners are safe, supported and challenged to achieve their potential.

This role brings together school improvement, curriculum leadership, safeguarding, SEND provision and effective management of people and resources. You will establish clear expectations, understand the quality of provision first-hand and ensure that improvement plans lead to measurable changes in learners’ experiences and outcomes.

As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead the school’s safeguarding arrangements and work closely with staff, families and external agencies to protect children and young people. You will also provide senior leaders and the proprietor with clear assurance on educational performance, statutory compliance and emerging risks.

Success will depend on building a school where staff understand their responsibilities, families trust the provision and learners can access meaningful next steps in education, employment or training.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership & School Improvement

• Set the school’s vision and deliver an evidence-led improvement plan aligned with learner needs and SoCAI’s priorities.
• Use performance data, quality assurance and stakeholder feedback to drive improvement and report progress, risks and resource needs