We are seeking a Head of Centre - Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) to join our team at West Ewell Primary School and Nursery, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As Head of Centre, you will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the department, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’.

About West Ewell Primary School and Nursery

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery is a caring and inclusive community school in West Ewell, Epsom. We pride ourselves on exceptional teaching standards and fostering ambition, self-belief, and a love of learning in our pupils.

Located in a vibrant area with extensive grounds, including a newly refurbished library, the school offers engaging learning experiences. It features a specialist centre for Communication and Interaction Needs (COIN) and a nursery for young children.

The school prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing, having achieved the Schools Mental Health Silver Award. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we collaborate with other schools to enhance educational offerings.

Dedicated and forward-thinking staff are committed to professional development and supporting each child to reach their full potential. The values of respect, resilience, resourcefulness, reflection, and responsibility underpin the curriculum and school life.

Details

Position: Head of Centre - Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: Teachers Main to Upper Pay Scale (Fringe: £33,074-£50,470 + SEN £2,679 + TLR2)

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 28.68%)

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October

• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities

• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service

• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations

• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform

• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes

• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

• Occupational sick pay

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)

• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the SRP, including self evaluation and the improvement plan for the SRP

• Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the SRP

• Develop the curriculum, schemes of work and assessment across all key stages

Requirements include:

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.

• Experience of supporting children with EHCPs or SEND

Desirable

• NASENCo/NPQ Qualified

• Mentoring/coaching experience

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational

• Collaborative and innovative

• Committed, engaged and professional

• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers site. From there, you can access our applicant information pack and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this role is the 16th August 2025

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows rigorous safer recruitment procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.