Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher – Lead with Compassion in a Nurture-Based SEMH Setting Location: East London Starting salary: Leadership Scale (dependent on experience) £62,148- £67,363 per annum Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Start Date: Immediate You’re a strong, compassionate leader with a deep understanding of behaviour, inclusion, and the unique needs of vulnerable children. You’ve developed expertise in primary teaching and curriculum leadership and now, you’re looking for a role where your approach will be valued, and your presence will shape the future of an entire school community. This Deputy Headteacher opportunity offers you the chance to step into a well-established therapeutic SEMH and ASC primary setting where nurture, care, and consistency are the foundation of everything they do. The Role Working alongside a highly respected and long-standing Headteacher, you’ll provide leadership across the school with a focus on primary curriculum, teaching and learning, and behavioural and emotional development. This school offers a genuinely therapeutic model, rooted in relational practice, and is known for its holistic support for children with SEMH and autism. You’ll lead with clarity and compassion, building on the strong foundations already in place. This post has come about due to the last DHT moving into a more senior role within the organisation. Due to the immediate need, the senior team is looking to interview at your earliest convenience to start the onboarding process to their permanent SLT. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in primary curriculum leadership and school improvement Resilience and confidence in supporting children with SEMH, ASC, and complex needs A calm, consistent approach to behaviour and staff development Ability to lead by example and build trust across a multidisciplinary team Experience in a specialist setting is ideal, but mainstream leaders with strong SEND understanding are warmly welcomed Whether you're an experienced SEND leader or a senior leader in a mainstream setting with significant SEMH exposure, this role offers the rare opportunity to help shape a therapeutic learning environment for children who need consistency, empathy, and leadership that inspires hope. Ready for a role where your leadership truly matters? Let’s talk. Respond to this advert Call 0203 011 4848 Or upload your CV via our website You’ve built skills through challenge. Now’s the time to lead with purpose.

Deputy Headteacher – Lead, Inspire, Transform Location: North London Special School (Barnet) Salary: Leadership Scale L18–L22 Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner by negotiation) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent You’ve led teams, shaped curriculum, influenced outcomes—and now you’re ready for a senior leadership role where you can bring all of that experience together and truly make a difference. This Deputy Headteacher role offers a rare opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact position in a forward-thinking special school with a strong sense of purpose and community. The role You’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for the secondary provision; 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, wellbeing, and having fun. 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 (at Assistant Head level or above) 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, assessment, and post-16 transition planning 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. Why this school? You’ll be part of a values-driven team in a specialist provision where leadership is visible, staff wellbeing is prioritised, and inclusion is not a buzzword...it’s the foundation. This is a school that believes in fun, community, and helping every student thrive on their own terms. Interested in finding out more? Let's talk. Whether you’re actively looking or just curious to explore what this next step might look like, we’d love to have a conversation. You can: Respond to this advert Call 0203 011 4848 Upload your CV via our website You’ve supported others to grow. This could be your time to step up, lead, and leave your mark on a whole school community.

Work from Home as an Autism Advisory Teacher – A role where your expertise empowers others in SEND Location: North London Salary: £240 - £285 (PAYE) per day based on experience Contract Type: Contract, Part time, Hybrid Start Date: Easter As a teacher with deep experience in autism and inclusive practice, you've made a tangible difference to the pupils you support. Navigating learning journeys, building trust, and creating environments where autistic children feel understood and valued. But perhaps you’re now looking for something more strategic. A new chapter where you can have a broader impact, not just on pupils, but on the systems and staff that surround them. This Autism Advisory Teacher opportunity offers exactly that. Working as part of a highly respected and collaborative team, you'll advise and coach schools across Barnet, mainly primary mainstream settings, to improve outcomes for autistic children and young people. You’ll bring your knowledge, empathy and leadership to: Guide staff in embedding inclusive, neurodiversity-positive practice Deliver training for educators and families Support transitions, placements, and personalised learning plans Promote wellbeing, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy in autistic pupils Collaborate with a multi-agency team across education, health, and social care This is a rare opportunity to step into a borough-wide role where your experience is not only valued but amplified. What you’ll need: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Significant experience supporting autistic pupils in educational settings A strong understanding of strategies like SCERTS, TEACCH, Attention Autism The ability to inspire, train and support school staff with clarity and compassion A collaborative, reflective mindset and commitment to inclusive education A postgraduate qualification in autism or SEND would be an advantage, but is not essential if you bring the right passion and experience. You’ll be joining a service that prioritises inclusion, invests in training and CPD, and encourages its team to innovate, reflect and grow. Whether you’re already in an advisory or outreach role, a SENCO looking to share your knowledge, or you’re an experienced classroom practitioner ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you! Curious to know more? Get in touch for a confidential chat. Whether this is the role or one of several exciting next steps, we can explore what’s right for you. You can: Respond to this advert Call Emilie on 0203 011 4848 Or upload your CV via our website Now is the perfect time to explore the opportunities your experience has made possible.

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference! 📍 Barnet 💰 Earn up to £500 per week (PAYE – no hidden umbrella costs!) 📅 Immediate & September Start Dates Available Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career? Do you want to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) while working towards a career in teaching, clinical psychology, child psychology, social work, or pastoral care? If so, this role is the perfect first step! At Parker Smith Inclusion, we partner with a wide range of schools – from SEND schools and mainstream settings to Alternative Provisions (APs) and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). There is a growing demand for enthusiastic, compassionate graduates like you to make a real impact on young lives. 🌟 What’s in it for you? ✅ First-hand experience with children and young people with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, ODD, and complex learning needs. ✅ PS Inclusion's SEND Training Hub – Gain valuable skills in behaviour management, autism awareness, and mental health through our online SEND training hub. ✅ Career progression – Many of our graduates go on to teacher training, educational psychology, social work, or therapy-based careers. ✅ Make a real impact – Support children in overcoming barriers to learning, building their confidence and future prospects. 🎯 Why Parker Smith Inclusion? 🔹 Specialist SEND recruitment agency – Over 300 FIVE-STAR Google reviews! 🔹 Personalised job matching – We connect you with schools that fit your skills & aspirations. 🔹 Ethical approach – PAYE only (no hidden deductions from umbrella companies). 🔹 Long-term & permanent roles – No short-term supply placements, just real career-building opportunities! 🔹 CV support & expert career guidance – Helping you stand out in the education sector. 🔹 Exclusive roles – Many schools work only with Parker Smith Inclusion. 📢 Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey in SEND education and transform young lives – including your own! 🚀 Visit our jobs page, call us on 0203 011 4848, or click APPLY NOW to find out more!