Head of School - Foundation Learning in London - Dovetail & Slate

Location: West London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced FE leader with a strong SEND and High Needs background?

We are recruiting for a Head of School - Foundation Learning to provide strategic and operational leadership across specialist provision for learners with mild to complex needs.

• Lead and develop curriculum and support teams.
• Drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead SEND/High Needs curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Improve learner achievement, retention, attendance and progression.
• Lead on self-assessment, performance data and improvement planning.
• Develop partnerships with Local Authorities, schools and external agencies.
• Manage staff, resources and budgets effectively.

We're looking for an experienced FE leader with:

• Proven leadership experience within SEND/High Needs FE provision.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of SEND curriculum and quality frameworks.
• Experience with quality improvement, self-assessment and curriculum development.
• A Level 5+ recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong communication, strategic and partnership-building skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a specialist Foundation Learning provision and make a real impact on learner outcomes.

Interested? Apply now or contact us for more information.

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Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.