Deputy Headteacher: SENCO & DDSL Leader, Outdoor Learning

Senploy; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher with SENCO and DDSL responsibilities at a specialist provision in Welling. You will lead day-to-day operations, shape teaching and SEND practice, and contribute to whole-school development while remaining closely connected to pupils, staff and the wider community.

This role values outdoor, nature-based learning and offers a visible leadership position for someone who wants to drive SEND outcomes, safeguarding excellence, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Strong SEND expertise and confident senior leadership experience.
• Experience working in a therapeutic, outdoor-focused environment.
• Ability to lead and develop others while staying actively involved with pupils.
• Commitment to creativity, resilience and personalised learning.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership alongside the Headteacher
• Line management and professional development of the teaching team
• Strategic oversight of SEND, including EHCP implementation and review
• Upholding safeguarding standards as DDSL
• Leading teaching, learning, behaviour and inclusion
• Driving whole-school improvement and personalised pathways
• Supporting a collaborative, solution-focused culture

Skills

SEND expertise

Senior leadership

Outdoor learning

Therapeutic environment

Job description

Senploy invites applications for a Deputy Headteacher with SENCO and DDSL responsibilities at a specialist provision in Welling. You will lead day-to-day operations, shape teaching and SEND practice, and contribute to whole-school development while remaining closely connected to pupils, staff and the wider community.

This role values outdoor, nature-based learning and offers a visible leadership position for someone who wants to drive SEND outcomes, safeguarding excellence, and a collaborative,