Assistant Headteacher – Specialist SEMH School

Location: Bromley, South East London
Salary: Leadership Scale
Start Date: ASAP / To Be Confirmed

Are you an experienced Assistant Headteacher or an ambitious senior leader with a passion for Specialist education?

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join a highly regarded specialist school in Bromley. This is an exciting opportunity for an impactful leader to play a key role in driving school improvement, supporting staff and transforming outcomes for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school provides specialist education for pupils from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5, supporting young people who require a nurturing, structured and therapeutic approach to learning. Many pupils have experienced significant barriers to education and benefit from personalised support, positive relationships and an environment where they feel safe, understood and empowered to succeed.

With a strong emphasis on emotional well-being, resilience and independence, the school combines a broad and ambitious academic curriculum with practical and vocational learning opportunities. Pupils benefit from engaging experiences, including construction, cookery, motorcycle mechanics, and other vocational pathways, helping them develop confidence, life skills, and aspirations for their futures.

The school has a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, high expectations and commitment to ensuring every pupil can achieve their potential.

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the school received exceptionally positive feedback following its March 2024 inspection, with inspectors indicating that it could achieve an Outstanding judgement if a graded inspection were carried out.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking leadership team within a Specialist setting where relationships, safeguarding, emotional well-being, and high-quality teaching are at the heart of everything.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from senior leaders who:

• Have experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or established senior leader, ideally within a specialist SEMH or SEND setting.

• Have a strong understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.

• Can inspire and develop staff while maintaining high expectations for teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

• We are passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people.

• Can contribute strategically to school improvement, curriculum development and whole-school leadership.

• Believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face.

Why Parker Smith Inclusion?

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🔹 Personalised job matching – Connecting you with schools that align with your experience, values and career aspirations.

🔹 Ethical recruitment approach – PAYE only for temporary placements, with no umbrella company deductions.

🔹 Long-term and permanent opportunities – Supporting meaningful career progression within specialist education.

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🔹 Exclusive opportunities – Access to specialist schools and leadership vacancies across London and the surrounding areas.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced senior leader looking for your next challenge within a supportive, ambitious and pupil-centred specialist school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting Assistant Headteacher opportunity in Bromley.

Visit our jobs page, call 0203 011 4848, or click APPLY NOW to speak with the Parker Smith Inclusion team.