Deputy Headteacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Deputy Headteacher   
Location:  Upton Grange School, Slough SL3 7LR
Hours:  37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday        
Salary:  £63,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspiring leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional outcomes for students with complex needs.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will lead on curriculum development, quality of education and positive behaviour support, ensuring every student has access to a personalised and ambitious learning journey. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, bringing together education, clinical and care professionals to deliver a truly integrated approach that supports every student to achieve their potential.

You will be a visible and influential presence across the school, championing high standards, supporting colleagues and helping to create a culture where students and staff can thrive. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment, modelling outstanding practice and driving excellence throughout the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Headteacher in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum across the school.
• Championing positive behaviour support and promoting effective approaches for students whose behaviour may challenge.
• Monitoring student progress, attainment and outcomes, ensuring individual targets and aspirations are achieved.
• Working closely with clinical and therapeutic colleagues to oversee and review Behaviour Support Plans and personalised interventions.
• Playing a key role in assessing referrals and supporting successful student admissions.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and reporting across the school.
• Leading school improvement initiatives and embedding evidence-informed practice.
• Supporting safeguarding, wellbeing and the delivery of outstanding provision for all students.
• Building strong relationships with families, external professionals and partner organisations.
• Contributing to the effective management of resources, budgets and operational systems.
• Deputising for the Headteacher when required and representing the school professionally to a range of stakeholders.
• Leading, coaching and developing staff to ensure the highest standards of performance and professional practice.

About You

You are a passionate and experienced school leader with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for students with additional needs. You combine strategic leadership with hands-on educational expertise and have the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.

You will have a proven track record of leading school improvement, supporting staff development and creating inclusive learning environments where students can flourish both academically and personally.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree-level qualification.
• Significant leadership experience within a school or specialist educational setting.
• Experience teaching and supporting students with autism, complex needs and/or behaviours that may challenge.
• A strong understanding of positive behaviour support and inclusive educational practice.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing staff to achieve high performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND legislation and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• A full driving licence.

Most importantly, you will be a compassionate, resilient and values-driven leader who is ambitious for every student and committed to creating a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment where both students and staff can succeed.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for students aged 3 - 11 years old setting. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.

This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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