Deputy Headteacher; SEN​/SEMH​/Alternative Provision

Deputy Headteacher (SEN / SEMH / Alternative Provision)

Location: South East London
Salary: From £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)
Closing Date: 30th July 2026

Supporting an ambitious and growing specialist school in South East London, the Deputy Headteacher role will:

• Support the Headteacher with the strategic and operational leadership of the school
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, and pupil outcomes
• Lead and develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Promote a positive, nurturing, and inclusive culture across the school
• Work closely with families, local authorities, and external professionals
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and SEND provision remain at the highest standard

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven leadership experience within SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, or specialist education settings
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive educational practice
• Experience supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills
• A passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

• Salary from £60,000 per annum
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Regular specialist training and professional learning
• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to shape and influence an expanding specialist provision
• Wellbeing-focused culture and employee support initiatives

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.