Headteacher - Full-time

Serenity School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6179-9L
• Posted:29/04/2026
• Pay:£65,010 - £75,331 per annum
• Start Date:01/09/2026
• App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Serenity Education Group is a family of specialist independent schools dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). At Serenity School Maidstone, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking an exceptional, visionary Headteacher to lead our talented team and drive excellence across every aspect of school life. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about inclusive education, committed to high standards, and ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of our learners.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide inspirational leadership, setting a clear strategic vision that ensures outstanding outcomes for pupils with SEN.

• Foster a culture of inclusion, compassion, and ambition where pupils and staff feel valued and supported.

• Lead and develop a strong, motivated team with a shared focus on teaching, learning, and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, local authorities, and multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support for every learner.

• Uphold the values and ethos of Serenity Education Group – excellence from enrolment to graduation.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record of senior leadership within a special or mainstream school setting.

• A deep understanding of SEN and the ability to drive continuous improvement in provision and outcomes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence others.

• A leader with integrity, empathy, and unwavering commitment to pupil success and staff wellbeing.

 Why Serenity?

At Serenity Education Group, you’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that values professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. We offer strong central support, clear development pathways, and the opportunity to shape the future of SEN education within a growing trust.

Join us in leading a school where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated.

Together, let’s make every moment of learning matter.

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

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