Assistant Headteacher

Integrity Education Solutions are supporting a unique independent SEN group based in London, that provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational / neurodiverse learning needs (SEN). They are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and experienced Assistant Headteacher to join their leadership team within one of their schools based in East London, where they support pupils aged 7-19 with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs and ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping shape the vision and direction of the school, ensuring all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide inspirational leadership, promoting high expectations for all students and staff. * Work closely with the Headteacher to drive school improvement and ensure a culture of continuous learning and innovation. * Oversee curriculum development and ensure outstanding teaching and learning practices are embedded across the school. * Lead on pastoral care, safeguarding, and pupil well-being, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all. * Foster strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to support the holistic development of our students. * Monitor and analyse student data to inform strategic decision-making and improve outcomes for all learners. * Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and performance management. KEY EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS * Recent and proven experience (Minimum of 2 years) as an effective Designated Safeguarding Lead, ideally within a specialist provision * QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and has a strong understanding of the SEN Code of Practice. * Proven track record of leadership within a special education setting, ideally with experience working with SEMH and ASC students. * Experience working with children and young people at high risk of aggressive and/or sexualised behaviour, high risk and/or complex co-morbid mental health issues at Tier 3 and 4, highly vulnerable to exploitation * Pupils who are highly vulnerable to exploitation including those at risk of sexual exploitation and vulnerable young mothers, complex offending, substance misuse and/or significant gang related issues, high dependency pupils with a range of physical, psychological and healthcare needs. * Experience working in or collaborating with relevant multi-disciplinary teams across education, health and social care, and working in collaboration with professionals and the wider community to safeguard children and young people. * Experience of supporting neurodiverse children or with ASC and/or SEMH and an understanding of potential implications for communication, learning and behaviour patterns. * Demonstrable experience of raising outcomes for pupils with neuro-diverse needs whilst promoting a culture of inclusion. * Knowledge of principles and practice of quality assurance systems, including school self evaluation and performance management. * Proven experience of managing, motivating and developing staff teams. * Knowledge of legislation, National Policies and Procedures e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Child Protection, Children’s Act * Knowledge of local systems and procedures in respect of safeguarding. Salary offered: £54,000 - £57,000 (Dependent on experience) If this role is of interest, please contact Kenny Fraser at Integrity Education Solutions. Integrity Education Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check