Overview
Are you a visionary SEND leader with deep expertise in Autism, complex communication needs, and specialist provision? Do you thrive on transforming practice, empowering staff, and shaping exceptional outcomes for pupils with the most complex learning profiles? If so, Serenity School Croydon wants to meet you. We are seeking an outstanding Head of School for our Nurture Pathway – a strategic, specialist leadership role at the heart of our mission to deliver world‑class provision for pupils with Autism and significant communication and learning needs.
About the Role
As Head of School: Nurture, you will:
* Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of the Nurture pathway
* Drive specialist curriculum design, implementation, and quality assurance
* Ensure communication development is central to all provision, including AAC, PECS, and Total Communication
* Strengthen specialist teaching practice through coaching, mentoring, and modelling
* Evaluate provision through learning walks, engagement observations, and evidence reviews
* Build leadership capacity and develop staff across multiple schools
* Work closely with the SIP, Headteacher, and MDT to deliver the Serenity Education strategy
* Ensure pupils develop communication, regulation, independence, engagement, and readiness for learning
You will be
* An experienced SEND leader with a strong track record in specialist Autism provision
* An expert in communication development, AAC, and Autism‑informed pedagogy
* A skilled evaluator of teaching, learning, and specialist practice
* A confident coach and mentor who can build capacity and inspire others
* A strategic thinker with the ability to drive improvement across multiple settings
* Deeply committed to improving outcomes for pupils with the most complex needs
* Serenity Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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