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Head of School (Permanent)

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 53,500 - 80,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorking, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a fully qualified SEN Head of Education to join an amazing SEN School in Dorking, Surrey. 
 
Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning? Join our vibrant new SEN school in the beautiful Surrey Hills. The school opened in September and are growing rapidly, so were seeking a strategic and operational education leader to join their Senior Leadership Team. 
 
Required: Head of Education 
Contract: Permanent 
Schedule: Full Time, 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Salary: Leadership PayScale (Negotiable) 
School Type: An independent specialist school in Surrey for children and young people aged 7-16 with autism and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs. Initially opening with pupils aged 7-14. 
Parking: On-site 
 
About the Role 
· Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning across the school 
· Design and oversee a sequenced, progressive whole-school curriculum 
· Line manage teaching and subject staff, champion inclusive classroom strategies 
· Drive assessment strategy, self-evaluation systems, and inspection readiness 
· Foster a collaborative, reflective, and high-performing staff culture 
 
About You 
· Qualified teacher with proven success in improving teaching quality and pupil outcomes 
· Experience in curriculum, assessment, and school improvement (middle leadership essential; senior leadership desirable) 
· Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills 
· Understanding of autism and EHCP processes beneficial 
 
What We Offer 
· Supportive, inclusive environment 
· Continuous professional development opportunities 
· Collaboration across a network of SEN schools 
· Free daily shuttle from Dorking Station 
· Breakfast and lunch during term time 
· Wellbeing initiatives and EAP 
 
Details 
· Interviews: 1-3 December 2025. 
 
If youre ready to make a real impact in SEN education, get in touch today. 
 
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