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Head of Learning Development
- Organisation: New Hall School
- Location: Essex
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Salary info £52,843.00 - £60,494.00 per annum
£52,843.00 - £60,494.00 Annually (Actual) - Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning Development to play a pivotal role to lead and further develop the School’s provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The School requires from April 2026:
Salary:
Generous School fee remission
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
Lunch without charge in term time
Excellent benefits & CPD
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning Development to play a pivotal role to lead and further develop the School’s provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a key strategic role for an experienced and compassionate leader who is committed to ensuring that every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role requires a leader who combines strong professional expertise in SEND with the ability to communicate effectively with parents and who can influence and support classroom practice across the School. The successful candidate will ensure that staff are confident and well-equipped to meet a diverse range of learning needs, and that students receive thoughtful, well-coordinated support that enables independence, resilience, and success.
New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.
Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.
Application closing date: midday,
Interviews: week commencing
JOB ID: NH0654
New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning Development to play a pivotal role to lead and further develop the School’s provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Description
The School requires from April 2026:
Salary:
Generous School fee remission
Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club
Lunch without charge in term time
Excellent benefits & CPD
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Learning Development to play a pivotal role to lead and further develop the School’s provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a key strategic role for an experienced and compassionate leader who is committed to ensuring that every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role requires a leader who combines strong professional expertise in SEND with the ability to communicate effectively with parents and who can influence and support classroom practice across the School. The successful candidate will ensure that staff are confident and well-equipped to meet a diverse range of learning needs, and that students receive thoughtful, well-coordinated support that enables independence, resilience, and success.
New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.
Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.
Application closing date: midday,
Interviews: week commencing
JOB ID: NH0654
New Hall is committed to safeguarding students. There will be an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
