Assistant Headteacher

SEN Deputy Headteacher | Croydon

Position: SEN Deputy Headteacher
Location: Croydon
Salary: £200 – £330 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm

Starting: ASAP

Contract: Temp to perm

Requirements: QTS and experience leading teachers and school staff

About the Role
Prospero Teaching is recruiting for an experienced Deputy Headteacher to assist in the leadership and management of a Secondary Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in South Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school while supporting the Headteacher and staff in delivering outstanding education to pupils with diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the daily running of the school, ensuring that operational, safeguarding, and educational standards are met.
• Lead and manage a team of staff, including teachers and support staff, providing guidance and professional development.
• Develop and implement school policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning outcomes to support continuous improvement.
• Oversee pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing, ensuring personalised support for all students.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and external agencies to maintain strong partnerships and effective communication.
• Support the Headteacher in strategic planning and decision-making to drive the school’s vision and ethos.
• Lead assemblies, organise staff meetings, and oversee key areas of the curriculum or pastoral care.

Requirements:

• QTS

• Previous experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in an SEN or secondary school setting.

• A strong understanding of SEN education and strategies to support diverse needs.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate staff and students alike.
• Proven experience in school improvement and leadership.

SEN Teacher | To Apply:
Send your CV to Jared.Bennett@prosperoteaching.com
Call 020 7404 6383 , Option 1, then Option 3 to reach Jared from the SEN West Team.

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 in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

In-house Training and Development Team

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A QTS!

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.