Assistant Headteacher / SENCO - SEMH setting - Merton
Have you got experience as an Assistant Headteacher / SENCO / Inclusion Manager?
Do you have experience as a senior leader in a specialist setting or are you a middle manager looking for your next career move?
SEMH specialist school
We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher / SENCO for a specialist SEMH school based in South West London. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education due their social, emotional and mental health needs. The class sizes are very small and focus on the individual needs of students who have often experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences.
We support Education providers that educate children and young people who for many reasons cannot access any other formal educational settings – these are the most vulnerable, at risk and hard to reach in our community. Understanding their SEMH needs must be met before any academic development can happen. Understanding their SEMH needs is essential in these roles and we are seeking individuals who can make a positive impact.
What We Are looking for - Assistant Headteacher / SENCO
- SENCO experience / SLT or middle management experience
- Secondary experience in SEMH / PRU / AP settings
- Experience of teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies
- Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
What you can expect from this Assistant Headteacher / SENCO opportunity
- To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people
- Working with Multidisciplinary therapy teams
- Extensive specialist training from SEMH Specialists
- Join a leadership team made up of 2 other Assistant Headteacher
- room for progression
- Rewarding role making a huge social impact
Primary Teacher Requirements
- Although this particular role requires QTS/QTLS we want to hear from all Teachers no matter what your qualification is!
- The passion to teach and inspire young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development.
- A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach
Although experience teaching in SEMH specialist settings is beneficial I would also love to hear from individuals who are interested in taking their first steps into SEND settings.
Interested in hearing more about Assistant Headteacher / SENCO opportunities
If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert!
If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.
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