Deputy Head Teacher - SEN Specialist School (ASC)

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational organization seeks a Deputy Head Teacher for a SEN specialist school in New Forest. The role involves strategic leadership, curriculum development, and promoting an inclusive environment for neurodiverse learners with ASC. Leadership experience in SEN settings and strong communication skills are essential. This is a full-time role with potential for permanent placement, paying in line with the leadership pay scale plus SEN allowance.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Supportive senior leadership team

Pay in line with leadership scale plus SEN allowance

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a SEN or inclusive educational setting.
• Strong understanding of SEND frameworks, EHCPs, and differentiated curriculum planning.
• Experience working with pupils with ASC and associated needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee daily operations.
• Lead curriculum development tailored to individual learning profiles and EHCPs.
• Support staff development and performance management.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations.
• Contribute to safeguarding and pastoral care across the school.

Skills

Leadership in SEN settings

Understanding of SEND frameworks

Communication skills

Experience with neurodiverse learners

Job description

Overview

Deputy Head Teacher - SEN Specialist School (ASC)

Location: New Forest (near Southampton)

Start Date: October Half Term

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Sector: Special Educational Needs (Autism Spectrum Condition)

A well-regarded SEN specialist school in the New Forest, catering primarily to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Head Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed leader to help shape a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for neurodiverse learners with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Teacher to provide strategic leadership and oversee daily operations
• Lead curriculum development tailored to individual learning profiles and EHCPs
• Support staff development and performance management
• Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations
• Contribute to safeguarding and pastoral care across the school

Ideal Candidate

• Proven leadership experience within a SEN or inclusive educational setting
• Strong understanding of SEND frameworks, EHCPs, and differentiated curriculum planning
• Experience working with pupils with ASC and associated needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to improving outcomes for neurodiverse learners

What's On Offer

• Full-time role with potential for permanent placement
• Supportive senior leadership team and access to professional development
• Pay in line with the leadership pay scale, plus SEN allowance

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist ASC setting, we'd love to hear from you