Deputy Headteacher

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Job Title:  Deputy Headteacher
Location:  Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Hours:  38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday     
Salary:  Up to £65,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  January 2027       
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will provide leadership across teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment and school improvement, ensuring the highest standards of educational provision and outcomes for all students.

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for driving improvements in student progress, attainment and achievement through the effective use of assessment, quality assurance and performance data. You will lead the evaluation of educational standards across the school, ensuring that teaching, learning and curriculum delivery are consistently effective, evidence-informed and aligned to the needs of our students.

The successful candidate will also lead the school's professional development strategy, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability and continuous improvement. Through coaching, mentoring and effective line management, you will support colleagues at all levels to develop their practice and maximise their impact on student outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership for student attainment, progress, engagement and achievement.
• Leading whole-school improvement initiatives relating to teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Overseeing curriculum pathways, including AQA and ASDAN accreditation.
• Leading the school's quality assurance, self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
• Monitoring and analysing educational performance data to drive informed decision-making and school improvement.
• Holding leaders accountable for standards, outcomes and the quality of provision.
• Contributing to the School Development Plan and Self-Evaluation Framework.
• Ensuring compliance with Independent School Standards and supporting inspection preparation.
• Leading and developing staff through performance management, coaching and professional development.
• Promoting a strong culture of safeguarding, student welfare and professional accountability.
• Deputising for the Headteacher when required and providing visible leadership across the school.

About You

You are an accomplished and highly effective school leader with a proven track record of securing improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes. You possess the strategic vision, professional credibility and leadership expertise required to contribute meaningfully to the continued development and success of the school.

You will bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS).
• A degree-level qualification.
• NPQH, or a commitment to completing the qualification.
• A minimum of three years' successful experience in a senior leadership position.
• Significant experience of leading and improving teaching, learning and curriculum provision.
• Knowledge of autism, adaptive approaches to learning and specialist educational provision.
• A thorough understanding of the Independent School Standards and inspection requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice.
• A flexible, resilient and solution-focused approach to leadership.

Above all, you will be committed to achieving the very best outcomes for students, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families and stakeholders to ensure every student is supported to realise their full potential.

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

Hillingdon Manor School is an independent specialist school for autistic students aged 11 to 19, with a capacity of 170 students across two sites in Hillingdon. We provide a personalised, autism-specific education through small class sizes, tailored learning pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our adapted curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of every student, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their full potential in education and life.

Guided by our values of Ready, Respectful and Safe, we create a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. We are looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families.

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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