Head of School (Permanent)

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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