Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Therapeutic SEND/SEMH All-Through SchoolPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Location: Essex, ChelmsfordStart Date: September 2025Contract Type: PermanentSalary: 50,000 - 63,000 per annumBrief 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 schoolSupport the Headteacher in driving a therapeutic, inclusive, and trauma-informed cultureModel outstanding practice in supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND needsLead and inspire staff in delivering high-quality teaching and therapeutic supportCollaborate closely with therapists, teachers, families, and external agenciesPromote a safe, nurturing environment that enables all pupils to flourishPlay a key role in whole-school development and continuous improvementRequirements:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Senior leadership experience, ideally in a SEMH or therapeutic settingProven track record of supporting pupils with SEMH and SEND needsA commitment to trauma-informed, therapeutic practiceStrong communication, leadership, and team-building skillsEnhanced 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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Assistant Headteacher