Assistant Headteacher

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Description

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Therapeutic SEND/SEMH All-Through School
Location: Essex, Chelmsford
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £63,000 per annum

Brief Description:
An exciting opportunity to join a therapeutic SEND/SEMH all-through school for pupils aged 5-16. Our integrated approach ensures teachers and therapists work as one team, placing pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

About the School:
Our school is a nurturing, therapeutic setting dedicated to supporting pupils' social, emotional, behavioural, and academic development. We offer a range of therapies alongside a tailored educational programme, understanding that children thrive when they feel emotionally safe and supported.

About the Role:

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

Provide strategic and operational leadership across the school
Support the Headteacher in driving a therapeutic, inclusive, and trauma-informed culture
Model outstanding practice in supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND needs
Lead and inspire staff in delivering high-quality teaching and therapeutic support
Collaborate closely with therapists, teachers, families, and external agencies
Promote a safe, nurturing environment that enables all pupils to flourish
Play a key role in whole-school development and continuous improvementRequirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Senior leadership experience, ideally in a SEMH or therapeutic setting
Proven track record of supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND needs
A commitment to trauma-informed, therapeutic practice
Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills
Enhanced Child or Child & Adult Workforce barred list DBS Certificate registered on the update serviceOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare
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