Curriculum Development Leader
This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new specialist school in Guildford, designed to support children and young people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
We are seeking a passionate and visionary leader to help lead this new provision — ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum development from day one.
This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to help build a school from the ground up, creating an inclusive environment where pupils can truly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
As Curriculum Development Leader, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Headteacher to set the tone, culture, and strategic direction of the school.
You'll be responsible for designing, leading, and evaluating an innovative and inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of our diverse learner population. Your focus will be on driving quality, raising standards, and ensuring consistency across teaching and learning practices.
This is a role that calls for vision, dedication, and heart. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future and ongoing development of the school.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading on whole-school curriculum design, development, and delivery
* Overseeing the implementation of effective teaching, assessment and intervention strategies
* Coaching and supporting teachers to deliver outstanding, pupil-centred learning
* Monitoring the quality of education and contributing to self-evaluation and improvement planning
* Fostering a positive, inclusive and trauma-informed school culture
* Ensuring every pupil receives a meaningful, personalised education pathway
To succeed in this role, you'll need to have a deep understanding of SEN and a passion for transforming the lives of young people with autism and complex needs.
Requirements
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
* Educated to Degree Level
* A successful track record of leadership in a school setting (middle or senior leadership)
* In-depth understanding of curriculum development and quality assurance in education
* Experience supporting children and young people with autism, learning difficulties and/or complex needs
* A commitment to inclusive, person-centred education
* Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
What We Offer
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
1. Life Assurance
2. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
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