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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· Call 07442 274 9614 (feel free to text Head)
· Call 02074046383 option 1 > option 3