Head of Physical Development and Independence

Company: Manor Green School
Apply for the Head of Physical Development and Independence
Location: Maidenhead
Job Description:

Head of Physical Development and Independence

9 days remaining to apply

1 September 2026

5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

22 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Pay scale

TLR2a

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are looking for anoutstanding, experienced and dedicated Head of Physical Development andIndependence.

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

What the school offers its staff

  • Free on-site parking
  • Eye care and free fluvaccination voucher
  • Staff awards and gift cardnominations
  • Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salarysacrifice)
  • Gym, food, entertainment,shopping and holiday discounts
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Generous pension and life assurance schemes
  • Diversity and inclusion &staff wellbeing groups
  • Contractual Sick Pay
  • Christmas party and socialevents
  • Free confidential mentalhealth and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
  • Continuous professional development and sponsorship forprofessional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training –opportunities for growth

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability 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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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.

Our students’ needs range from requiring additional pastoral and emotional support, through those with moderate and severe learning difficulties to some having profound, multiple learning and complex health problems.

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!

  • Elizabeth Hawkes Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3EQ

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Posted: May 29th, 2026