Job Description
Summary:
Regional Operations Lead job opportunity with a focus on strategic oversight and SEND education.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing innovative education and supporting students with significant barriers to learning. It is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.
The Opportunity:
As a Regional Operations Lead, you will play a key role in providing strategic oversight, operational guidance, and quality assurance across multiple schools. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in SEND education while supporting school leaders to deliver high-quality, aspirational learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with school leaders to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance while supporting the delivery of high-quality education.
- Act as a critical friend, offering challenge, encouragement, and direction to foster autonomy and innovation.
- Support and develop leadership teams through coaching, mentoring, and capacity building.
- Promote and uphold the organisation's culture, ensuring that core values and aspirations are embedded in all aspects of school life.
- Collaborate with Group Support colleagues to implement research-led developments and maintain consistency and excellence across services.
- Provide strategic guidance to school leaders, balancing empowerment with necessary support and direction.
- Ensure that SEND education principles are effectively integrated into all school operations and outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organisational goals.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in SEND education, ideally as a Headteacher or senior school leader.
- Strong leadership and management experience with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
- Deep understanding of the operational and strategic demands of leading specialist education settings.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest expectations for students, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight and operational guidance in a complex educational environment.
Preferred
- Experience in Learning Lead roles, with a passion for developing others and investing in team growth.
- A reflective and forward-thinking mindset, embracing innovation and best practice.
- Experience with quality assurance and school improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication, empathy, and integrity in leadership roles.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary reflective of experience, with a car allowance and bonus scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.