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Head of Education

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 53,460 - 80,528 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reigate, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Head of Education

Contract: Permanent
 Schedule: Full Time (8:00am - 4:00pm)
 Salary: Leadership Pay Scale (Negotiable)
 Location: Independent specialist school in Surrey

About Us

We are a newly established independent specialist school set in the beautiful Surrey Hills, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 7-16 with autism and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our mission is to create a safe, inspiring environment where every learner can thrive academically and personally.

The Role

As Head of Education, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. You will:

Lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning across all phases.
Design and implement a progressive, sequenced whole-school curriculum.
Line manage and inspire teaching and subject staff, embedding inclusive strategies.
Drive assessment, self-evaluation, and inspection readiness.
Foster a collaborative, reflective, and high-performing staff culture.

About You

We're looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about transforming lives through education. You will have:

Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of improving teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Experience in curriculum design, assessment, and school improvement (middle leadership essential; senior leadership desirable).
Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Understanding of autism and EHCP processes (advantageous but not essential).

What We Offer

A supportive, inclusive environment where innovation is encouraged.
Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.
Collaboration across a network of specialist SEN schools.
Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station.
Complimentary breakfast and lunch during term time.
Wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme.Interviews: 1-3 December 2025
 Parking: On-site

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare

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