About this role
Kisharon Noé School is seeking a committed, skilled and compassionate Head of School to join our dedicated leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist SEND setting, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
You will provide leadership, development and management across the whole school curriculum to help us deliver high-quality, inclusive learning that reflects our journeys-based curriculum approach and the school’s strong values and ethos.
We are looking for Head of School who:
Holds Qualified Teacher status
Experience of managing pupil / student transition to new setting, in and beyond school
Provide vision, leadership and direction
Ensure that the school is well managed and organised by working with all partners and stakeholders to develop outstanding provision, which will transform the educational and future life opportunities of all pupils
Deliver effective leadership for pupil safeguarding and ensure effective systems are in place to keep all pupils safe
Work with the Director of Education and the trustees and others to create a shared vision and strategic plan for the school, one which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community and develops the ethos of the school in line with its core aims and values.
Develop positive relationships and attitudes towards pupils, parents, trustees and the local and wider community.
Lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity, drawing on personal and others' expertise and skills.
Whole school designated safeguarding lead, in line with the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education
Ensure that the school environment offers inclusive opportunities to all pupils whatever their need using all available suitable technologies and other means.
Ensure that new pupils and their parents/carers are looked after and feel a part of the school and continually work with all parents/carers both in and out of school to promote a whole family ethos
Closing date - 16th October 2026 (9am)
Applications
Please review the attached Job Description thoroughly and apply online today.
Kisharon Noe School reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date, this vacancy may therefore close early. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices including references and Enhanced DBS.