Head of Learning Development

Springwell Alternative Academy; Paglesham Church End; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks an exceptional Head of Learning Development to lead the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This pivotal role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication with parents, and the ability to support diverse learning needs within the school. The ideal candidate will drive academic and emotional success for each student while ensuring staff are well-equipped to meet challenges. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Membership of Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Generous School fee remission

Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

Lunch without charge in term time

Excellent benefits and CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles with a focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Commitment to supporting academic, social, and emotional development of students.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and coordinate support for students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the School’s provision for students with SEND.
• Ensure staff are confident in meeting diverse learning needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Strong professional expertise in SEND

Effective communication with parents

Ability to influence classroom practice

Support staff in meeting diverse learning needs

Job description

The School requires from April 2026:

Head of Learning Development

Salary: £52,843pa - £60,494pa

Membership of Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Generous School fee remission

Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

Lunch without charge in term time

Excellent benefits & CPD

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning Development to play a pivotal role to lead and further develop the School’s provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a key strategic role for an experienced and compassionate leader who is committed to ensuring that every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role requires a leader who combines strong professional expertise in SEND with the ability to communicate effectively with parents and who can influence and support classroom practice across the School. The successful candidate will ensure that staff are confident and well-equipped to meet a diverse range of learning needs, and that students receive thoughtful, well-coordinated support that enables independence, resilience, and success.

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Application closing date: midday, Wednesday 28 January 2026

Interviews: week commencing Monday 2 February 2026

JOB ID: NH0654

New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.