Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Department Leader • Ely

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Ely

Exciting Opportunity – Department Leader (SEN) Location: Cambridgeshire Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £56,316 - £62,202⏳ Closing Date: Monday 24th March 2025, MiddayAre you an ambitious and driven professional with a passion for shaping teaching and learning? Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a supportive and inclusive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!About the Role: We are seeking a Department Leader to join a thriving special school in Cambridgeshire. This is a key leadership role, where you will:✔ Lead a designated department/learning pathway, driving high-quality teaching and learning.✔ Be a core member of the senior leadership team, contributing to the formulation and implementation of school policies.✔ Manage staff and resources to achieve the academy’s aims and objectives.✔ Develop strong links with parents and the wider community, promoting engagement and collaboration.✔ Take responsibility for specific areas of the Academy Plan and lead at least one subject development area.✔ Provide line management within a learning pathway across the school.✔ Teach for 3.5 days per week, balancing leadership responsibilities with direct impact in the classroom.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the school’s future while making a meaningful impact on students with significant and complex needs.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator to take the next step in their career, making a meaningful impact on students with significant and complex needs. The role is set to begin in September 2025.About You: We are looking for someone who is:✔ A passionate and dedicated leader, committed to academic excellence.✔ Experienced in working with students with complex needs, including physical, sensory, and communication challenges.✔ Skilled in developing inclusive and engaging learning environments.✔ An excellent communicator and team player with strong leadership skills.If you are ready for an exciting leadership role, we’d love to hear from you! To apply or find out more, contact me at .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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.