Headteacher - Full-time

Renaissance Education, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-15733908-2L
• Posted:14/10/2025
• Pay:Competitive, based on experience
• Start Date:TBD
• App Close Date:11/11/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBD

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Renaissance Education is seeking a visionary and dynamic Headteacher to lead our specialist provision with passion, integrity, and strategic foresight. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a school dedicated to pupils with autism spectrum conditions and associated learning needs.

About the Role

As Headteacher, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, safeguarding, and wellbeing.

• Champion the school’s ethos: Kind, Safe, Respectful, and Hardworking, while promoting compassion, inclusion, and equity.

• Lead and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Drive innovation in curriculum design and therapeutic approaches tailored to ASC.

• Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards, SEND Code of Practice, and Ofsted regulations.

• Build strong partnerships with families, professionals, and the wider community to support holistic outcomes for pupils.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an inspiring leader with:

• Proven experience in strategic school leadership, ideally within SEND or specialist settings.

• A deep commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.

• The ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

• A track record of driving school improvement and fostering professional growth.

At Renaissance Education, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of pupils and shape a school culture that truly reflects its values.

Information about the school

At Renaissance Education - Specialist Therapeutic Schools, we are committed to delivering tailored, academic first approach to education combined with innovative therapeutic support through a multi-psychodynamic approach.

We offer a warm, caring environment where kindness and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. Our schools are united by a shared vision; to nurture a culture where every individual feels valued and inspired to grow.

Across all our schools, staff benefit from breakfast clubs, wellbeing activity days, and many more additional perks. From a strong sense of community to regular opportunities for professional growth, we're committed to making every team member feel supported.

We promote inclusivity and creativity, empowering our staff and students alike to thrive in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Seema Siddiqui
• Address:Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LD
• Telephone: 01218051222
• Email: HR@rests-sen.uk

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