Head of Physical Development and Independence


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 3EQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and dedicated Head of Physical Development and Independence.

As a Head of Physical Development and Independence you will have responsibilities required of a class teacher in relation to the teaching of students with an Education, Health & Care Plan.

You must:

• Meet the person specification

• Have relevant experience

• Have good communication skills

• Be able to meet key accountabilities set out in Job Description

• Be able to use ICT effectively

• Have good organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

• Free on-site parking

• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher

• Private contributory healthcare scheme

• Staff awards and gift card nominations

• Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts

• On-site café

• Family-friendly policies

• Generous pension and life assurance schemes

• Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups

• Contractual Sick Pay

• Christmas party and social events

• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services

• Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training – opportunities for growth

Further details about the role

Who we are

Part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust family of schools, Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential.

The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.

We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best!

Come and join our amazing team.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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