Head of School

Monarch Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist setting in Thrapston for an exceptional Head of School to lead a dedicated team supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader with a passion for inclusive education to help shape the future of a thriving SEN provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the school
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and care for pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Lead, motivate, and support staff to deliver an outstanding educational experience
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture where every learner is valued and able to thrive
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, external partners, and families
• Ensure the school meets all safeguarding, statutory, and quality standards

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

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Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
• We are committed to Equal Opportunities in employment.
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As this role involves daily work with children and regulated activity, successful applicants will be required to undergo 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right-to-work check.
• This vacancy is based within the United Kingdom. We can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.

Due to high application volumes, we may not contact all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will keep your details on file for future opportu