Assistant Headteacher

Overview

Location: Mitcham, South London
School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Duration: From after Spring Half Term until April Half Term
Salary: £[Negotiable / MPS-UPS + TLR, depending on experience]
Start Date: Immediately after Spring Half Term

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Head Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Mitcham on a fixed-term basis. This is a key leadership role that combines strategic responsibility
, classroom teaching
, and curriculum leadership
, with a particular focus on PSHE
.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs, while modelling outstanding teaching practice and supporting the wider leadership team in driving school improvement.

• Support the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning, monitoring, and evaluation
• Lead on PSHE curriculum development and delivery
  , ensuring it meets the needs of SEN learners
• Promote a positive school culture with high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing, and achievement
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and professional guidance
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are rigorously followed at all times

• Undertake a teaching timetable alongside leadership responsibilities
• Model outstanding, inclusive teaching practice tailored to pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Use assessment data effectively to inform planning, intervention, and progress tracking
• Ensure lessons are accessible, engaging, and adapted to individual learning needs
• Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and external professionals