Senior Leadership Team Roles - Head of School & SENDCo

Teaching Personnel

  • Bristol
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
  • Apply easily
Senior Leadership Roles September 2025 or January 2026Head of School & SENDCo rolesHead of SchoolLocation: BristolVacancy Type: Full Time / Term Time Only/ PermanentEnquire for SalaryTeaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with an Inspiring nuturing school located in Bristol. The school cater for KS2-KS4 pupils with SEN needs.The Role:A unique opportunity has emerged for a senior leader to take on the role of principal at a small, nurturing school.This School is an independent day special school for children and young people with dyslexia, and associated learning and communication difficulties. It is part of a fantastic trust.We are looking for an outstanding leader and educational practitioner with experience of leadership in a specialist school. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, clear communication skills and can focus upon the strategic needs of the whole school. Excellent management skills are essential, and you will be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate learners and staff.Key requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage learners, supporting them in achieving their ambitions. Able to bring fresh ideas, creativity, and proactive leadership to both the classroom and wider school environment.
  • Passionate about making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of young people—particularly those requiring additional support.
  • Degree in a relevant subject area is essential.
  • QTS or QTLS (or an overseas equivalent) is required. NPQH or working towards it is desirable.
  • To manage the tracking of school performance and data points whilst adhering to performance monitoring systems.
  • To monitor data to ensure appropriate educational interventions are made, to meet all learners’ SEND/educational needs.
  • To ensure the safer recruitment policy and procedures are adhered to.
  • To ensure the health and safety, fire and food safety and risk assessments processes are adhered to.
  • To ensure that any complaints and concerns are addressed swiftly and appropriately.
  • To co-ordinate the school EQA visits and internal IQA processes.
  • To carry out, on a termly basis, internal quality audits including OTLA.
  • To oversee and manage the effective delivery of the schools GCSE provision.
  • To support the development, delivery, and monitoring of the school’s foundation curriculum.
  • To contribute to maintaining and improving the overall quality across the whole school.
  • To manage the schools’ SLT and SMT, direct reports and the SAP.
  • To ensure appropriate governance is in place.
  • To liaise with external partners to further develop the school’s reputation and achievements.
  • To support staff development and upskilling of tutors/teachers/assistants to raise overall teaching and learning standards.
Work EnvironmentWork DemandsThe principal will confidently respond to incidents as they occur and follow company policies and procedures in relation to behaviour management and safeguarding. Safeguarding learners who attend the school is the number one priority.

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