Assistant Head Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for their specialist school in Uxbridge. This permanent role involves supporting the Headteacher in managing educational needs and maximizing pupil achievement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, preferably with SEN experience, and will be committed to fostering a positive learning environment. Join a dedicated team that values health and wellbeing, offering a comprehensive reward package and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with NPQ accreditation or willingness to pursue.
• Experience managing an education staff team with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in school management and educational needs.
• Oversee Examinations and Formal Accreditation areas.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Strong communication skills

Experience managing an education staff team

Knowledge of Autism and SEND Code of Practice

Self-management skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

NPQ accreditation or willingness to pursue

Job description

Full Job Description

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Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge

Salary: Up to £58,000 per annum

Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are recruiting an Assistant Headteacher to join our team at Hillingdon Manor School in Uxbridge. As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher in school management, delivering educational needs, maximizing pupil achievement, and supporting their development.

Job purpose

As Assistant Head Teacher for the Secondary School, you will be responsible for Progress & Outcomes for KS3, 4 & 5. You will oversee Examinations and Formal Accreditation areas, with direct line management responsibility for the Exams Officer.

You will work alongside two other Assistant Head Teachers and support the Deputy Head Teachers and Head Teacher to maintain high standards of Quality of Education, Behaviour, and Specialist Approaches.

This permanent role is suitable for a proactive individual with middle leadership experience. SEN experience is preferred, but we welcome candidates from other sectors interested in transferring their skills into the SEN Independent Sector. The successful candidate must understand and accept our Trauma Informed Approaches to Positive Behaviour Management, with in-depth training provided by Lead Clinicians.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) with NPQ accreditation or willingness to pursue an NPQ within 12 months
• Strong, adaptable communication skills
• Flexible working approaches
• Self-management skills to handle workload effectively
• Experience managing an education staff team
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Relevant teaching qualification with proven experience as a middle leader or teacher with leadership responsibilities
• Knowledge of Autism, Specialist Curriculum, and SEND Code of Practice

About us

Hillingdon Manor provides specialist education for 185 pupils aged 3.5 to 19 across two sites. Our Secondary School supports around 125 pupils, with smaller class sizes and tailored qualifications based on individual needs.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• A range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS.

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