Deputy Headteacher
NL Education · London, Lewisham
Deputy Headteacher at NL Education, based in London, Lewisham. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- London, Lewisham
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Teacher
Reference vacancies/69e22926cc391d8fa9cee229
About the role
A well-established and highly supportive Specialist SEN School in Lewisham, rated Good by Ofsted, is seeking an experienced and driven Deputy Headteacher to join their leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a school supporting pupils aged 5–25 with Autism, Speech & Language needs, and SEMH.
Role Details
• Deputy Headteacher
• Full-time
• Long-term or permanent (depending on suitability)
• Lewisham
About the Role
You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to support the day-to-day running of the school and drive high-quality SEN provision.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting staff development and performance
• Leading on behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion
• Ensuring strong teaching and learning across the school
• Supporting a curriculum tailored to pupil ability
About the School
• Specialist SEN provision for pupils aged 5–25
• Good Ofsted rating
• Strong focus on Autism, Speech & Language and SEMH
• Excellent CPD and ongoing training opportunities
• Highly collaborative team – strong staff support throughout
Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• SEN school experience
• Leadership or middle leadership experience
• Strong understanding of inclusive SEN provision
About NL Education
NL Education specialises in connecting talented education specialists with schools across London and the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Due to high applicant volumes, we may only contact shortlisted candidates.
Reference: vacancies/69e22926cc391d8fa9cee229 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via NL Education
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