Senior Leadership Roles September 2025 or January 2026
Head of School & SENDCo roles
Head of School
Location: Bristol
Vacancy Type: Full Time / Term Time Only/ Permanent
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Teaching Personnel have a great opportunity to work with an Inspiring nuturing school located in Bristol. The school cater for KS2-KS4 pupils with SEN needs.
The Role:
A unique opportunity has emerged for a senior leader to take on the role of principal at a small, nurturing school.
This School is an independent day special school for children and young people with dyslexia, and associated learning and communication difficulties. It is part of a fantastic trust.
We are looking for an outstanding leader and educational practitioner with experience of leadership in a specialist school. You must be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, clear communication skills and can focus upon the strategic needs of the whole school. Excellent management skills are essential, and you will be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate learners and staff.
Key requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage learners, supporting them in achieving their ambitions. Able to bring fresh ideas, creativity, and proactive leadership to both the classroom and wider school environment.
- Passionate about making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of young people—particularly those requiring additional support.
- Degree in a relevant subject area is essential.
- QTS or QTLS (or an overseas equivalent) is required. NPQH or working towards it is desirable.
- To manage the tracking of school performance and data points whilst adhering to performance monitoring systems.
- To monitor data to ensure appropriate educational interventions are made, to meet all learners’ SEND/educational needs.
- To ensure the safer recruitment policy and procedures are adhered to.
- To ensure the health and safety, fire and food safety and risk assessments processes are adhered to.
- To ensure that any complaints and concerns are addressed swiftly and appropriately.
- To co-ordinate the school EQA visits and internal IQA processes.
- To carry out, on a termly basis, internal quality audits including OTLA.
- To oversee and manage the effective delivery of the schools GCSE provision.
- To support the development, delivery, and monitoring of the school’s foundation curriculum.
- To contribute to maintaining and improving the overall quality across the whole school.
- To manage the schools’ SLT and SMT, direct reports and the SAP.
- To ensure appropriate governance is in place.
- To liaise with external partners to further develop the school’s reputation and achievements.
- To support staff development and upskilling of tutors/teachers/assistants to raise overall teaching and learning standards.
Work Environment
Work Demands
The principal will confidently respond to incidents as they occur and follow company policies and procedures in relation to behaviour management and safeguarding. Safeguarding learners who attend the school is the number one priority.
Physical Demands
The principal will be expected to maintain a good level of fitness to cope with the demands of working in a dynamic learning environment where incidents can occur which may need the use of approved positive handling techniques (Team-Teach).
Working Environment
The principal will be based in a ‘normal’ office environment but is expected to “walk the floor” and manage a classroom environment when necessary.
Work Context
The principal will be working within a structured teaching and learning environment supporting a complex and challenging group of children daily.
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SENDCo
Location: Bristol
Vacancy Type: Full Time / Term Time Only/ Permanent
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Are you an experienced and passionate SENDCO looking for a fulfilling Full-time role in a warm and welcoming combined sector school?
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive combined sector school in Bristol, to recruit a dedicated Special Educational Needs or Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) to join their team from September 2025.
The Role:
- 5 days per week as SENDCO
- Responsible for leading SEND across the school
- Work closely with teaching staff, support staff, external agencies and parents
- Develop and implement effective support strategies for pupils with a range of needs
- Support EHCP applications, annual reviews and maintain accurate records
- Coordinate and implement strategies to aid the development of the children.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- National Award for SEN Coordination (or be working towards it)
- A thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
- Previous experience working as a SENCO or in a similar role is highly desirable
In Return, the School Offers:
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- A well-established SEND support structure
- Continued professional development opportunities
- A caring, inclusive and child-focused environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and keen to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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