Deputy Headteacher - SEMH
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About the Role
SEMH Deputy Headteacher
Location: South East London
Salary: Leadership Scale L14–L18
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
The role
You’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for overseeing curriculum, quality of education, safeguarding, behaviour, and strategic planning.
Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, your influence will stretch across school improvement, staff development, and the future direction of a school that values communication, independence and well-being.
Your leadership will help create an ambitious, inclusive culture where staff and students can thrive. Driving forward a curriculum that is both flexible and aspirational, and ensuring that students are fully prepared for their next steps into adulthood.
What you’ll bring:
- QTS and substantial leadership experience
- Proven ability to lead teams, shape curriculum, and improve teaching and learning
- Strong understanding of SEND, with experience in special or inclusive settings
- Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and assessment
- Emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and the confidence to represent the school externally
Whether you’re already a Deputy Head looking for a meaningful change, or an experienced Assistant Head ready for that next step, you’ll be joining a passionate, supportive team with a clear shared vision.
If you are interested in this SEMH Deputy 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.