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Head of Learning Support

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2026
Salary: £55,000.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Location: SE1 7PB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HEADOFLEARNINGS-260429-9858

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Summary

Head of Learning Support – Pioneering Inclusive Success in Lambeth

Are you a transformational leader ready to set new standards for educational support? Bring your vision and expertise to this celebrated Lambeth school as Head of Learning Support – a role where your passion will empower students with additional needs to thrive, unlocking potential across the entire school community. This is no ordinary leadership post: you will be the driving force behind a bold, collaborative, and strategic learning support vision, positively impacting lives every single day. If you’re ambitious to lead, hungry to innovate, and ready to shape SEN provision at a flagship London school, this is the opportunity to propel your career and change futures.

Step into a thriving, inclusive environment where every member of staff is valued, inspired, and invested in. As Head of Learning Support, you’ll work alongside an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" leadership team, accessing state-of-the-art facilities and extensive CPD pathways. You’ll build and refine a dynamic team, craft bespoke interventions, and lead on best practice. Expect unparalleled autonomy, a collaborative ethos, and the freedom to drive innovation in one of South London’s premier settings. Here, excellence is celebrated, and your growth as an educational leader is as important as student progress.

Key Highlights:
• Head of Learning Support – shape and drive whole-school SEN vision
• Up to £55,000 DOE Per Year – competitive and rewarding package
• Located in vibrant, culturally rich Lambeth – superb transport links
• Ofsted “Outstanding” school – renowned for exceptional outcomes
• Rapid-access CPD, NPQ leadership development, mentorship by SLT
• Ideal for aspiring SENCOs, ambitious teachers, or SEN specialists seeking next-level impact
• Cutting-edge resources, collaborative SEN team, dedicated therapy spaces
• High-achieving, motivated, and diverse student cohort

What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading and evolving the strategic direction of the Learning Support Department
• Overseeing EHCPs, targeted interventions, and bespoke SEN programmes
• Coaching, mentoring, and managing a talented, multidisciplinary team
• Devising and championing whole-school inclusive practices
• Building partnerships with families, external agencies, and local authority SEN teams
• Monitoring and driving progress for all pupils with additional needs
• Delivering training and CPD for staff, building schoolwide expertise

Ideal "Head of Learning Support" for this Lambeth School:
• Dynamic, evidence-driven leader with strong SEN expertise
• Qualified teacher (QTS essential) with proven impact in inclusive practice
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passionate about equity, access, and transformative education
• Experience working with EHCPs, multi-agency collaboration, and strategic planning
• Inspirational, motivating, and deeply committed to lifelong learning
• Approachability, resilience, and the vision to influence whole-school culture

Why Join This Lambeth School?:
• Inclusive ethos: every child’s needs met with imagination and rigour
• Exceptionally supportive SLT and collegiate, forward-thinking staff
• Real investment in your professional journey – bespoke progression plans
• Access to a wide network of SEN leaders & ongoing development seminars
• Outstanding student behaviour and family engagement
• Recognition for creative initiatives and leadership ambitions
• State-of-the-art facilities and a warm, ambitious community

Make your mark as the next Head of Learning Support, guiding innovation and excellence at one of Lambeth’s most admired schools. Champion every learner, elevate your career, and join a team dedicated to extraordinary outcomes. Applications are reviewed as received – seize your next leadership chapter and express your interest now.

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