Head of School - Curriculum and Quality
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | DN32 7AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Learning4Life-Gy CIC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L4L-GY065 |
Summary
We are seeking an exceptional Head of School to oversee curriculum, teaching, learning, and quality across our 14-19 SEND provision. You will design and drive an ambitious, personalised curriculum that supports young people’s independence, communication, and preparation for adulthood. With strong experience in SEND education, you will lead staff development, quality assurance, and school improvement to ensure outstanding outcomes for all learners. If you are an inspirational and compassionate leader committed to inclusive, high-quality education, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have a relevant degree, e.g. BA Education and Training and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience, a teaching Qualification with QTS or QTLS, and a management qualification or practical managerial experience. Applicants must also have previous successful leadership in SEND or specialist provision, experience of curriculum design and quality assurance, and experience working with young people aged 14-19 with complex needs, SEMH, ASD, PMLD, or mixed SEND profiles among further essential criteria which can be accessed within the job specification.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references. All employment offers are subject to safer recruitment procedures.
To apply, please visit learning4life-gy.co.uk/join-our-team to download the application form and the full job specification. A cover letter is also required for this role. Once completed, please email your application and cover letter to recruitment@learning4life-gy.co.uk. Please note that only applications submitted using a Learning4Life-Gy application form can be considered.
Applicants must have a relevant degree, e.g. BA Education and Training and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience, a teaching Qualification with QTS or QTLS, and a management qualification or practical managerial experience. Applicants must also have previous successful leadership in SEND or specialist provision, experience of curriculum design and quality assurance, and experience working with young people aged 14-19 with complex needs, SEMH, ASD, PMLD, or mixed SEND profiles among further essential criteria which can be accessed within the job specification.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references. All employment offers are subject to safer recruitment procedures.
To apply, please visit learning4life-gy.co.uk/join-our-team to download the application form and the full job specification. A cover letter is also required for this role. Once completed, please email your application and cover letter to recruitment@learning4life-gy.co.uk. Please note that only applications submitted using a Learning4Life-Gy application form can be considered.
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