Head of School
  • England,London,Greater London,Croydon
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Head of School | Specialist SEND | Croydon
Full-Time | Permanent | Term-Time Only (39 Weeks)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to help shape a brand-new specialist school?
We are seeking a dynamic Head of School to join a Senior Leadership Team in Croydon. The provision supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) and complex needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving school improvement, leading staff, strengthening behaviour and safeguarding systems, and delivering a curriculum that removes barriers to learning.
The Role
*Provide strategic and operational leadership
*Support and develop teachers and support staff
*Oversee behaviour, attendance and safeguarding
*Use data to raise standards and improve outcomes
What Makes This School Unique?
*A brand-new setting with the opportunity to shape culture and systems
*A collaborative Senior Leadership Team committed to shared responsibility
*A therapeutic, pupil-centred approach
*A strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equality
*A school that values innovation, reflection and professional growth
About You
*Substantial SEND teaching experience
*Proven leadership experience
*Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
*Confident with Ofsted frameworks and school improvement
*QTS (desirable)
Ready to make a real difference in a specialist setting? Apply today.
Job number 3406766

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Company Details:
MP Recruitment Group
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Education
We are a uniquely placed education recruitment agency with over 20 years experience in SEND. We provide schools with specialist staff at a lower cost ...
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