Wider Leader - Autism Specialist Provision

School Wider SLT - AUTISM SPECIALIST PROVISION

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Specialist SEN School | Permanent | Full Time | September 2026 Start

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance + TLR (40k-60k)

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher ready to take the next step into leadership?

Do you thrive in autism specialist environments where relationships, communication and emotional regulation are at the heart of successful learning?

Would you like to join a highly respected specialist school where you can influence practice beyond your own classroom and help shape the development of both learners and staff?

We are supporting a large specialist SEN school seeking an outstanding SEND practitioner to join their leadership team as a Wider Leader from September 2026.

This is a key leadership position within an established and expanding autism provision supporting learners aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs. The school is recognised for its child-centred approach, strong therapeutic ethos and commitment to delivering highly personalised learning pathways that enable pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will combine excellent classroom practice with strong leadership skills, supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and learning across a designated department.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and managing a department within a specialist autism provision

Maintaining a teaching commitment whilst modelling outstanding classroom practice

Supporting, coaching and developing teachers and support staff

Contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives and strategic development

Line managing and appraising members of staff

Supporting pupil transitions, admissions and annual review processes

Promoting consistent approaches to communication, regulation and learning across teams

Working collaboratively with therapists, wellbeing professionals and senior leaders

The ideal candidate will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification

Experience working within specialist SEND environments

Strong knowledge of autism and neurodiversity

A commitment to neuroaffirming and relationship-based practice

Experience supporting or leading colleagues to improve outcomes for learners

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

The ability to maintain high expectations whilst building positive and supportive relationships

In return, you will join a highly collaborative specialist setting with excellent staffing ratios, extensive CPD opportunities and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SEN practitioner looking to progress into leadership or for an existing middle leader seeking a new challenge within a well-established specialist school. xwzovoh

For further information and a confidential discussion, please apply today.

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