Special Educational Needs Head Teacher Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does a Special Educational Needs Head Teacher Do?
Special educational needs head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a special education school. They supervise and support staff, as well as research and introduce programs that provide the necessary assistance for students with physical, mental or learning disabilities. They may make decisions concerning admissions, are responsible for meeting curriculum standards and ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law. Special educational needs head teachers also manage the school's budget and are responsible for maximising the reception of subsidies and grants. They also review and adopt their policies in accordance to current research conducted in the special needs assessment field.
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Where Do I Start?
Special Needs Education
The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Special Educational Needs Head Teacher
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSpecial Needs Education knowledge
The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.
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EssentialLearning Needs Analysis knowledge
The process of analysing a student's learning needs through observation and testing, potentially followed by the diagnosis of a learning disorder and a plan for additional support.
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EssentialProject Management knowledge
Understand project management and the activities which comprise this area. Know the variables implied in project management such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
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EssentialDisability Care knowledge
The specific methods and practices used in providing care to people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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EssentialLearning Difficulties knowledge
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
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EssentialCurriculum Standards knowledge
The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
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EssentialDisability Types knowledge
The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
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EssentialEducation Law knowledge
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
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EssentialPedagogy knowledge
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
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EssentialAnalyse Staff Capacity skill
Evaluate and identify staffing gaps in quantity, skills, performance revenue and surpluses.
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EssentialApply For Government Funding skill
Gather information on and apply for subsidies, grants, and other financing programmes provided by the government to small- and large-scale projects or organisations in various fields.
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EssentialAssess Financial Viability skill
Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if …
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EssentialAssist In The Organisation Of School Events skill
Provide assistance in the planning and organisation of school events, such as the school's open house day, a sports game or a talent show.
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EssentialCooperate With Education Professionals skill
Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
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EssentialDevelop Organisational Policies skill
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies aimed at documenting and detailing the procedures for the operations of the organisation in the lights of its strategic planning.
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialMonitor Educational Developments skill
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialProvide Feedback To Teachers skill
Communicate with the teacher in order to provide them with detailed feedback on their teaching performance, class management and curriculum adherence.
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EssentialShow An Exemplary Leading Role In An Organisation skill
Perform, act, and behave in a manner that inspires collaborators to follow the example given by their managers.
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EssentialSupervise Educational Staff skill
Monitor and evaluate the actions of the educational staff such as teaching or research assistants and teachers and their methods. Mentor, train, and give advice to them if necessary.
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EssentialUse Office Systems skill
Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda scheduling. It includes …
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EssentialWrite Work-Related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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Optional Skills (5 of 30 displayed)
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OptionalContract Law knowledge
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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OptionalBehavioural Disorders knowledge
The often emotionally disruptive types of behaviour a child or adult can show, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
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OptionalCommunication Disorders knowledge
The malfunction in a person's ability to comprehend, process and share concepts in various forms, such as verbal, non verbal or graphical during language, hearing, and speech communication processes.
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OptionalFunding Methods knowledge
The financial possibilities for funding projects such as the traditional ones, namely loans, venture capital, public or private grants up to alternative methods such as crowdfunding.
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OptionalPrimary School Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a primary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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OptionalDevelopment Delays knowledge
The condition in which a child or adult needs more time to reach certain development milestones than that needed by the average person not affected by a development delay.
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OptionalKindergarten School Procedures knowledge
The inner workings of a kindergarten, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, policies, and regulations.
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OptionalLabour Legislation knowledge
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
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OptionalLearning Technologies knowledge
The technologies and channels, including digital, to enhance learning.
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OptionalTrade Union Regulations knowledge
The compilation of legal agreements and practices for operations of trade unions. Legal scope of trade unions in their quest of protecting the rights and minimum working standards of workers.
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OptionalAdvise On Lesson Plans skill
Analyse policy issues which impact on students' experience of education. Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, …
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OptionalAdvise On Teaching Methods skill
Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods related to teaching.
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OptionalAssess Employees' Capability Levels skill
Evaluate the capabilities of employees by creating criteria and systematic testing methods for measuring expertise of individuals within an organisation.
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OptionalAssess The Development Of Youth skill
Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.
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OptionalCreate A Financial Report skill
Finalise project accounting. Prepare an actual budget, compare the discrepancy between the planned and actual budget, and draw final conclusions.
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OptionalEscort Students On A Field Trip skill
Accompany students on an educational trip outside the school environment and ensure their safety and cooperation.
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OptionalEvaluate Education Programmes skill
Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.
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OptionalIdentify Education Needs skill
Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.
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OptionalLead Inspections skill
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …
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OptionalMaintain Contract Administration skill
Keep contracts up to date and organise them according to a classification system for future consultation.
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OptionalMaintain Relations With Children's Parents skill
Inform children`s parents of the activities planned, program`s expectations and children`s individual progress.
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OptionalManage Contracts skill
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …
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OptionalManage Government-Funded Programmes skill
Implement and monitor the development of projects subsidized by regional, national or European authorities.
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OptionalPlan Shifts Of Employees skill
Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.
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OptionalPromote Education Programmes skill
Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.
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OptionalSecondary School Procedures skill
The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
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OptionalWork With Virtual Learning Environments skill
Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
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OptionalManage Student Admissions skill
Assess students' applications and manage correspondence with them concerning their admission, or rejection, pursuant to the regulations of the school, university or other educational organisation. This also includes obtaining educational …
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OptionalProvide Specialised Instruction For Special Needs Students skill
Instruct students in need of specialised attention, often in small groups, catering to their individual needs, disorders, and disabilities. Promote the psychological, social, creative or physical development of children and …
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