Head of Curriculum and Attendance Champion
Position Start Date: 01/01/2027Contract Type: Full-timeContract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 08/06/2026Midday Date of Interviews: tbc
Cedar Hall School is a Special School in Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, with just over 180 pupils from 4–16 years old. We aim to balance specialised academic achievement with the provision of supportive pastoral care across all our subjects.
The Head of Curriculum and Attendance Champion is a key post within the school, and we are looking for an exceptional person to fill it.
The right candidate will have excellent pastoral and academic understanding, outstanding teaching practice, combined with the leadership qualities and presence needed to fulfil this key senior management team post. This exciting, varied and rewarding role may well suit someone with excellent organisational skills and has been a successful head of subject. Critically they must have the proven ability to inspire and engage young people and enjoy working closely with colleagues and parents. Experience and knowledge of working with pupils with special needs is essential.
We are looking for someone who will improve academic and holistic outcomes for pupils across all key stages of the school, by having high aspirations, as well as supporting and leading staff with good humour, clarity and empathy.
As with other senior posts, the Head of Curriculum and Attendance will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and be able to impact on moving the school forward. The role will also involve a teaching commitment in Upper School.
Desirable applicants will have experience of working in a special school and have a post graduate qualification in special needs or leadership.
Telephone: 01268 774723Email: admin@cedarhall.essex.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Information about the School
Cedar Hall School is an innovative and forward looking all age (5–16) Special Foundation School, which provides education for pupils who primarily experience global, moderate learning difficulties, but may also experience a range of other needs such as autistic spectrum disorders and speech and language difficulties.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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