Assistant Headteacher; SEND School

Location:

DA15, South East London/Kent Border

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in a SEND setting
• Leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment and behaviour in SEND education
• Communication, coaching and staff development skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

• Support strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of the school
• Lead a key stage, pathway or cluster of classes
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Line‑manage teachers, HLTAs and support staff
• Lead performance management, coaching and professional development
• Oversee curriculum delivery, behaviour and assessment practices
• Chair Annual Reviews and support EHCP processes
• Build positive relationships with families, external agencies and partner schools
• Take strategic responsibility for key areas including Annual Reviews & EHCPs, Assessment & Accreditation, Post‑16 Provision, Enrichment, or Student Voice

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Positive and inclusive working environment
• Significant impact on the lives of young people with SEND
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants may be required to provide a DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.