Head of School - Nurture Pathway - Full-time

Serenity School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6179-3L
• Posted:29/04/2026
• Pay:£56,082.00 - £65,010.00 per annum
• Start Date:01/09/2026
• App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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At Serenity School Maidstone, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Nurture to lead our Nurture Pathway. This is a unique opportunity to join our extended leadership team and shape high-quality provision for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), severe learning needs, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and global learning difficulties (GLD).

About Us

Serenity School Maidstone is a specialist independent day school dedicated to empowering children and young people with SEND. We combine academic learning with therapeutic and nurture-based approaches, preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life. Inclusion, independence, and resilience are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Head of Nurture, you will:

• Provide effective leadership to the Nurture Faculty, fostering a supportive and reflective team culture.

• Line manage nurture pathway teachers, embedding specialist approaches such as TEACCH, PECS, Attention Autism, and sensory integration.

• Drive curriculum planning and personalised learning, ensuring that teaching and assessment address the needs of every pupil.

• Monitor pupil progress, upholding the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare, and behaviour for learning.

• Collaborate with therapists, parents, and external professionals to deliver holistic provision aligned with EHCP targets.

• Coach, mentor, and develop colleagues through CPD and modelling outstanding practice.

What We’re Looking For

• QTS/QTLS with significant experience in SEND settings.

• A proven track record of working with pupils with severe and complex needs, SLCN, and GLD.

• Expertise in nurture-based pedagogy and specialist teaching strategies.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to inspire and motivate staff.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of pupils.

Desirable: Knowledge of the Equals curriculum and previous middle leadership experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a school that genuinely values nurture, inclusion, and pupil voice.

• Shape a pathway that transforms lives and outcomes for children with SEND.

• Work alongside a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team.

• Access ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities.

• New academic year - start September 2026 – we are keen to appoint the right candidate as soon as possible.

Safeguarding

Serenity School Maidstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Serenity School is a unique provision following a therapeutic humanistic approach to education and childhood development. Our goal is to ensure that vulnerable children stay within an educational setting or return from home education as quickly as possible and take advantage of our 3 Tier Curriculum offer. We have an exciting, yet challenging curriculum set out for pupils ranging from PMLD in the Nurture Centre to pupils in Semi Formal with ASD and other learning difficulties such as GD, SLCD to Formal the pathway with pupils who have an EHCP for ASD/ADHD/SLCD etc. Serenity is built upon the vision and excellence of highly skilled professionals with over 20 years of experience in education and in clinical environments. Through experiences gained we recognise that the well-being and academic achievement of the majority of young people is significantly accelerated by addressing the root causes of behavioural, emotional, social difficulties, and without this some young people simply cannot access education.

Our staff members, including, but not limited to, special education teachers, instructional aides, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and administration.

To find out more about Serenity School, please visit our website at www.serenityschool.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maxcine Currie
• Address:Springfield House, Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2LP
• Telephone: 02035042281
• Email: mcurrie@serenityschool.org.uk

Documents

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• Head of School - Nurture Pathway JD