Head of SEN – Outstanding Secondary School – Andover, Hampshire – September 2025 Start Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: Leadership Scale L3–L8 Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you a strategic and compassionate SEND professional ready for senior leadership? An outstanding secondary school in Andover is seeking a Head of SEN with vision, empathy, and leadership strength to coordinate SEND provision for September 2025. This role will place you at the centre of inclusive learning and multi-agency collaboration. About the Role You will lead a high-performing SEND team, oversee statutory compliance (EHCPs, Annual Reviews), and promote accessible, high-impact teaching across the curriculum. The role is supported by a full-time deputy SENCO and experienced HLTA team. Duties Will Include * Leadership of SEND strategy and staff CPD * Deployment and development of intervention programmes * Ensuring high-quality differentiated teaching * Partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies * Line management of support staff and budget oversight Ideal Profile * NASENCO qualification or equivalent leadership experience * Deep understanding of SEND legislation and graduated response * Ability to develop SEND systems and promote best practice * Compassionate communicator with a student-first ethos Why This School? * Outstanding Ofsted with inclusion praised throughout * Excellent SEN facilities including sensory and quiet spaces * Investment in SEND CPD and national SEND conference access Benefits * Generous leadership CPD programme * Structured SLT coaching and peer support * EAP, pension, and family leave support * Progression route to Assistant Head or Trust-wide roles