Quality Improvement Lead

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting an independent provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. They are seeking to appoint a Quality Improvement Lead on a permanent basis from September 2026. The role will be home-based with regular travel. You will support a number of SEN schools in the Midlands and one school in the London area (easily accessible via train). The ideal candidate will therefore be based within reasonable travel distance of these settings to allow for regular travel to the schools in their portfolio. The postholder may also be required to travel to visit other settings within the Group and/or to attend training, meetings and conferences. There will be some national travel visiting schools in other regions. You will play an integral role in continuously improving quality by supporting and working alongside senior leaders and their respective teams to improve educational outcomes for young people with special educational needs including autism spectrum conditions and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will work closely alongside the Quality Director and other regional quality leads, supporting schools and school leaders to improve the quality of education across the group and leading on development work around the company. Previous experience as a senior leader (Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher level) within an independent special school or a mainstream school setting is required, as well as a clear passion about school improvement, As the Quality Improvement Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across schools and settings. The role is varied and intellectually engaging, offering the chance to work collaboratively while influencing practice in a thoughtful and purposeful way. You will be supported with the tools, flexibility and professional trust needed to deliver quality assurance that genuinely improves outcomes. Alongside this, you will continue to develop as part of a committed and values-driven team. Key requirements: * QTS / QTLS * Experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher * Detailed knowledge of the Ofsted educational framework * Experience in school improvement either within a school or across several sites. * Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing * Understanding of how to drive forward quality improvement * Ability to synthesise information and relay back in an easy-to-understand format * Confident to challenge * A genuine desire to improve quality and standards leading to improved outcomes for children * Ability to work on projects and support several schools concurrently Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (Dependent on experience) If this role is of interest, please contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions. Integrity Education Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks