Deputy Head Teacher

EdEx – Education Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational organization seeks a Deputy Head Teacher for an Outstanding, High Performing Secondary School in West London. The role requires a visionary leader to shape strategies that enhance pupils' outcomes, particularly those with additional needs. Candidates should come from Assistant or Deputy Head positions, ready to lead a committed team. This role offers a competitive salary and flexibility for the right candidate, adding value to the school's ambitious future plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in Key Stage 3/Key Stage 4.
• Ability to drive educational strategies and culture.
• Passion for transforming outcomes for children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead across Key Stages 3 and 4 with a skilled team.
• Shape school strategy and ensure alignment with vision.
• Drive evidence-based teaching and therapeutic practices.
• Manage expansion plans while maintaining high standards.
• Collaborate with school trust on innovation and success.

Skills

Leadership

Visionary thinking

Educational innovation

Resilience

Team management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience as Assistant Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher

Job description

Deputy Head Teacher – London – September 2026 EdEx – Education Recruitment•AE

Deputy Head Teacher – Outstanding, High Performing Secondary School

A rare leadership opportunity has opened within a highly respected, forward‑thinking Outstanding, High Performing Secondary School in West London. This is a school with a clear purpose: delivering early intervention and education rooted in evidence‑based, science‑led practice, tailored to each child's unique learning pathway. With a small, close‑knit pupil community and an exceptionally strong Senior Leadership Team, the school is now seeking a Deputy Head Teacher with real vision, presence, and gumption – someone ready to set the strategic direction for the next five years.

About the School

OFSTED Outstanding; strong pastoral support leading to excellent behaviour. Founded recently and already recognised for its strong practice and modern approach. Situated in a quiet, residential pocket of West London, with modern facilities and a calm surrounding environment. Known for its integrated model of education and individualised therapeutic support, grounded in robust scientific principles.

Offers a bespoke curriculum, enabling children to follow their interests while accessing highly targeted, high‑quality learning. Features a large, multidisciplinary clinical team for a school of its size, working in partnership with teachers to deliver a holistic provision. Highly invested in staff development, with regular CPD for all levels and training also offered to parents to ensure continuity of support.

The Role

As Deputy Head Teacher, you will:

• Lead a passionate, skilled team across KS3/KS4.
• Shape the long‑term strategy and culture of the school, supported by a strong and unified SLT.
• Drive forward a vision that aligns with the school's ambition to become a national leader in early intervention and specialist education.
• Ensure that teaching, therapeutic practice, and the wider curriculum remain firmly anchored in cutting‑edge, evidence‑based approaches.
• Oversee expansion plans, maintaining the school's exceptional standards as it grows.
• Work closely with a well‑funded, single‑school trust that is deeply committed to innovation, excellence, and long‑term success.

Who This Would Suit

This position is ideal for:

• A current Assistant Head Teacher ready for their first deputy headship in a supportive, well‑resourced environment.
• A current Deputy Head Teacher looking for a new challenge within a progressive and forward‑thinking specialist setting.

Above all, the school is looking for a leader who is:

• Visionary yet practical.
• Confident, resilient, and unafraid to take the school forward.
• Passionate about transforming outcomes for pupils with additional needs through science‑backed, individualised education.

Salary & Start Date

The role offers a highly competitive salary, reflective of the school's strong funding and ambitious long‑term plans. Start date is flexible for the right candidate.

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