Assistant Headteacher

Salary/Rate:Permanent position
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Croydon
County:South East London
Type of Role:Assistant Headteacher
Job ref:9560
Post Date:28.05.25
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About the Role

Assistant Headteacher

SEMH School

South East London

50-67k

This is an opportunity for a dynamic, compassionate, and driven individual to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs. This SEMH school in SE London seeks an Assistant Head to join their team and contribute to their mission of enabling children and young people to flourish and lead independent and fulfilling lives.

This role is suitable for someone who is prepared to go the extra mile to enable pupils to make the progress that is right for them.

About the SEMH School Assistant Head Role

The Assistant Headteacher will play a key role in ensuring that pupils have every opportunity to enjoy school and make outstanding progress.

  • They will work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, acting as an excellent role model for colleagues
  • Lead an area of curriculum, assessment, or teaching and learning across the whole school
  • Teaching an agreed timetable within the school
  • Supporting the Senior Leadership Team to monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and the curriculum
  • Fulfilling the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The ideal SEN Primary Assistant Head will have

  • QTS
  • SEN experience from either mainstream or special settings
  • Primary experience
  • Management experience
  • Safeguarding exp desirable

Why Join Them?

  • Part of a reputable trust with SEND and primary schools
  • Extensive SEMH specialist training
  • A reputable leadership team

If you are interested in this SEMH Assistant Head role or would like to discuss other SEND leadership roles with Parker Smith Inclusion - The Ethical SEND Specialists, please apply now or call Holly Lucas on 0203 011 4848

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