Head of School

Anderida Learning Centre Head of School SEND, SEMH, trauma, and social care involvement, ages 11–18 Job Description and Person Specification Company: Anderida Group Reporting to: Directors Location: Currently three sites across East Sussex Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 (commensurate with experience and professional qualification) About Our Company: We are a dedicated and expanding organisation committed to providing outstanding residential care and education for children and young people with complex needs. Operating a network of therapeutic homes across the region and multiple school sites, we focus on creating safe, nurturing, and empowering environments. Our head office in Eastbourne provides essential support, overseeing care, clinical governance, finance, and human resources for all our homes and schools. Core Purpose The Head of School is an exceptional and highly specialist leadership role within Anderida Group, responsible for providing visionary educational leadership across a unique multi-site vocational school catering to students aged 11–18 with complex and often overlapping needs, including SEND, SEMH, trauma, and social care involvement. This is not a conventional headship. Education is delivered across multiple vocational hubs including workshops, farm settings, digital labs, and professional kitchens requiring a leader who can hold a clear educational vision whilst managing significant operational complexity. You will ensure that every student, regardless of their starting point, receives a personalised, therapeutic, and industry-relevant education that equips them for meaningful adult life. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership and Ethos Define and articulate a clear, compelling vision for a multi-site vocational model that balances academic progress with professional skill acquisition, ensuring all stakeholders staff, students, families, and external partners understand and are committed to the school’s purpose.Work with the directors t