Head of Services SEMH

Vision Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK education service provider is seeking an experienced Head of Services for a job share position in Welling, Bexley. This role requires co-leading therapy day services and overseeing operations, interventions, and staff supervision. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership experience in child and adolescent mental health within educational contexts. The position demands excellent communication skills and a full driving license. Salary is £52,000 FTE with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Child and adolescent mental health professional with strong leadership experience in education settings.
• Confidence representing the service at events.

Responsibilities

• Managing therapy and AP operations on Mon & Tues with a structured weekly handover.
• Overseeing therapy caseloads, interventions and staff supervision.
• Supporting curriculum and EHCP planning with education leaders.
• Leading quality assurance, safeguarding escalation and professional liaison.
• Conducting staff PDPs, observations and supporting recruitment.
• Reviewing policies, handbooks and maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Strong management and team leadership experience

Excellent communication and IT skills

Understanding of SENCO processes and EHCP needs

Knowledge of therapy supervision

Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Education

Level 5+ education qualification

Job description

Head of Services (Job Share – 2 Days per Week + Handover)

Location : Welling- Bexley

Hours : Monday & Tuesday (8 : 45am–5 : 15pm) + Wednesday handover (1 hour phone on the phone) 45.6 weeks per year

Contract : Permanent – Job Share

Salary : £52,000 FTE (Actual equivalent £25 per hour, 17 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Services to join our specialist therapy and alternative provision team. This job share position is ideal for a child and adolescent mental health professional with strong leadership experience in education settings.

The Role

As Head of Services, you will co‑lead our therapy day services, alternative provision and after‑school programmes. Key duties include :

• Managing therapy and AP operations on Mon & Tues with a structured weekly handover.
• Overseeing therapy caseloads, interventions and staff supervision.
• Supporting curriculum and EHCP planning with education leaders.
• Leading quality assurance, safeguarding escalation and professional liaison.
• Conducting staff PDPs, observations and supporting recruitment.
• Reviewing policies, handbooks and maintaining high service standards.

You will work closely with the wider leadership team, ensuring the Head of Services remit supports consistent, high‑quality care and education.

Essential Requirements

• Strong management and team leadership experience
• Understanding of SENCO processes and EHCP needs
• Knowledge of therapy supervision
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable :

• Therapy qualification
• Level 5+ education qualification
• Confidence representing the service at events.

All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and subscription to the Update Service.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership role making a real difference, we encourage you to apply for the Head of Services position by submitting your CV and a brief cover statement.