Interim Assistant Head Teacher
SEN School - Secondary & Post-16
Location: Kingston upon Thames, London
Contract: Interim, Full-Time
We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Interim Assistant Head Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston upon Thames, supporting learners across Secondary and Post-16 provision.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role for an experienced professional who can work flexibly and confidently within a Senior Leadership Team (SLT), while holding overarching responsibility for Secondary and Post-16.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational support to the SLT
Lead and oversee Secondary and Post-16 provision
Responsibility for curriculum development and delivery
Manage and maintain accreditations and qualifications
Oversee work experience programmes and external partnerships
Lead on and attend school residentials
Teach approximately 2 days per week, as required
Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and outcomes for students with SEN
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have significant leadership experience within SEN and/or specialist education
Demonstrate strong knowledge of Secondary and Post-16 curriculum pathways
Be highly organised, flexible, and confident managing multiple priorities
Have experience with accreditations, work experience, and transitional pathways
Be a collaborative leader with a child-centred, inclusive approach
Be willing and able to attend school residentials
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
Immediate or short notice availability is highly desirable. Please call Ryan at Veritas on (phone number removed)!
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community
