Serenity Education Group is looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Head of School - Primary and Nurture to work as part of our central leadership team based in Eltham.

Serenity Education Group is a specialist multi-site organisation committed to providing safe, nurturing, and structured environments across our schools. 

Serenity School Eltham is seeking to appoint an experienced, compassionate and strategic Head of School – Primary and Nurture to join our supportive and collaborative leadership team.

Serenity School is a specialist educational setting providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment for pupils with a wide range of SEND. We are committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential through trauma-informed practice, high expectations and inclusive approaches.

This senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of both the Primary phase and nurture provision, playing a key role in shaping high-quality teaching and pastoral care, strengthening safeguarding systems, and securing strong outcomes for pupils and families.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across the Primary and Nurture provision, aligned with the school’s vision and improvement priorities
• Leading a trauma-informed, inclusive and aspirational curriculum that meets pupils’ emotional, developmental and academic needs
• Driving high standards in behaviour, attendance, personal development and wellbeing using restorative and nurture-based approaches
• Ensuring robust safeguarding practice, strong pastoral systems, and effective multi-agency collaboration
• Line managing and developing staff, promoting consistency, reflective practice and professional growth
• Building strong partnerships with parents/carers and external professionals

• Contributing to whole-school self-evaluation, development planning and inspection readiness

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced, values-driven leader with a strong commitment to primary education, nurture, inclusion and SEND provision
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has leadership experience within a primary, nurture, SEND or specialist setting
• Has a secure understanding of safeguarding, SEND legislation and statutory guidance
• Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Is resilient, reflective and empathetic, with the ability to lead with consistency and high expectations
• Is fully committed to equality, inclusion, and the wellbeing of pupils and staff

Why Join Serenity Education Group?

At Serenity Education Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional specialist education for pupils with complex needs. We value professional growth, collaboration, and evidence-based practice, and we are dedicated to building leadership capacity across our schools. Joining Serenity means playing a pivotal role in shaping high-quality, specialist provision and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks

Serenity Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For international candidates, a latest Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from their home country will be required.

Successful candidates must also provide satisfactory references covering the last five years of employment or education, including any gaps.

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