Deputy Headteacher (Secondary SEMH)

Bromley Beacon Academy, part of London South East Academies Trust, is an all through Social, Emotional and Mental Health School (SEMH) offering a specialist educational provision to pupils in Key Stages 1 to 5 who have an EHCP or Statement for SEMH as their primary need.

Since joining the Trust, Bromley Beacon Academy has progress substantially.  It benefits not only from the trust-based systems that have been embedded but also from the support, guidance, and relentless endeavours of all those involved committed to ensuring that the Academy becomes the provision of excellence the pupils deserve it to be.

Bromley Beacon Academy is committed to its vision of providing an outstanding education to all of its pupils and young people from all backgrounds ensuring pupils acquire the values, skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare them for life beyond the classroom and subsequently succeed.  The Academy’s work is rooted in inclusion, high expectations, and a deep belief in the transformative power of education.

An inspiring and adaptable Deputy Headteacher is required to support the Headteacher in driving the school forward and raising standards in teaching and learning within the secondary provision of the Academy. Experience of working as a middle/senior leader within a similar (SEMH or Alternative Provision) or secondary mainstream setting is essential to the role as well as the ability respond to a rapidly changing and complex environment.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to engage, influence, and gain the commitment of all stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for the students.

Supported by the Headteacher and senior leadership team, this exciting and challenging role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families and develop within a successful multi-academy Trust working with other experienced senior leaders.

About Us

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.

Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.

We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.

Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at [email protected].

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.