Headteacher - Surrey - Full time - £71,030 - £78,215

Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a School that is seeking an exceptional Head of School to provide strong, values-led leadership within a specialist setting supporting pupils aged 6-11 with communication difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will play a pivotal part in shaping the school's continued success, ensuring outstanding outcomes for pupils, and developing a thriving, high-performing team.

About the Role

Working closely with the Principal, you will lead the day-to-day operational running of the school while contributing strategically to its ongoing development.

You will ensure that every pupil is safe, supported, engaged, and making meaningful progress, whilst embedding a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability across all areas of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the school to ensure smooth, effective delivery
• Drive pupil attendance, engagement, and progress
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory standards
• Analyse and present performance data to inform decision-making
• Build and develop a high-performing, resilient staff team
• Maintain strong collaboration across Aurora Surrey schools and sites
• Work in close partnership with the Principal and central teams

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
• Strong understanding of SEND, safeguarding, and relevant legislation
• Demonstrable success in leading teams and driving improvement
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills

You will also bring:

• Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex needs
• The ability to lead with resilience, professionalism, and empathy
• Strong organisational, operational, and financial awareness
• A commitment to values-led leadership and inclusive practice

Experience working across multiple sites is desirable but not essential.

The Opportunity

This is more than a leadership role, it's an opportunity to:

• Shape the strategic and operational direction of a specialist school
• Inspire and develop a dedicated team of professionals
• Deliver meaningful outcomes for children with additional needs
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that invests in its leaders

Perks & Benefits

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• Fully funded training & ongoing development
• Discounts on shopping, dining, gym memberships, and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Car Scheme
• Enhanced annual leave, pension, sick pay & life assurance
• 24/7 GP access for you and your household

Apply today or contact Gina at Simply Education to find out more.