Head of SEND

Employer: Independent Schools Association

Location: Great Chesterford (Essex/Cambridge border), or hybrid or remote. The role involves some travel nationally, sometimes requiring overnight stays.

Working hours: Part-time (flexible, to be agreed, possibly c.3 days per week). We would welcome applications for termtime only working. Usually, 9.00 – 5.00, incl. one hour unpaid lunch break. Monday to Friday, though flexibility is expected including occasional weekend working.

Salary: Up to £50k salary* for part-time contract, plus 7% pension contribution. *This figure is after pro-rating

Closing date: 11 September (9.00 am)

• Job description

  Are you a strategic leader with a passion for inclusive education and deep expertise in SEND? ISA is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to shape and lead national SEND support across our diverse network of member schools. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice, contribute to policy dialogue, and drive innovation in SEND provision across both specialist and mainstream settings. If you're ready to make a sector-wide impact, we’d love to hear from you.

  The Association
  ISA has a small team of staff working to support the Heads of nearly 800 independent schools. Our schools are diverse and largely challenge the common stereotype of what an independent school is like.

  Salary: Up to £50k salary# for part-time contract, plus 7% pension contribution.
      #This figure is after pro-rating
  Contract: Permanent Contract (with probationary period) and subject to checks that include the right to work in the UK.
  Hours of Work: Part-time (flexible, to be agreed, possibly c.3 days per week). We would welcome applications for termtime only working. Usually, 9.00 – 5.00, incl. one hour unpaid lunch break. Monday to Friday, though flexibility is expected including occasional weekend working.

  Holiday Entitlement: Pro rata of ISA standard 25 days per annum plus up to 8 bank holidays. Holidays must be taken outside of published school term times. Option for additional unpaid leave during school holidays, by agreement; or a termtime only contract (39 weeks per year).
  Location: Great Chesterford (Essex/Cambridge border), or hybrid or remote (see details in link below)
      The role involves some travel nationally, sometimes requiring overnight stays

  Closing date for applications: 11 September (9.00 am)
  Interviews: will be held on 26 September at ISA House CB10 1PF

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