Assistant Headteacher

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Outcomes Limited is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Hillingdon Manor School. This permanent role involves supporting the Headteacher, overseeing examinations, and ensuring high educational standards. Ideal candidates will have QTS/QTLS and middle leadership experience, with a commitment to innovative education for pupils with special needs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional increased contributions

Access to mental health and physical health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience managing an education staff team.
• Knowledge of Autism, SEND Curriculum, and SEND Code of Practice.
• Middle leadership experience or lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in managing the school and delivering educational needs.
• Oversee Examinations and Formal Accreditation.
• Maintain high standards of Education, Behaviour, and Specialist Approaches.

Skills

Communication

Self-management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

NPQ accreditation or willingness to pursue

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

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

Start: September 2025

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 managing the school, delivering educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and supporting their development.

About The Role

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, with direct line management of the Exams Officer.

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

This permanent role suits a proactive individual with middle leadership experience, ideally with SEN experience. Candidates from other sectors interested in transferring skills into the SEN Independent Sector are welcome. The role requires understanding and acceptance of Trauma Informed Approaches; training will be provided.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) with NPQ accreditation or willingness to pursue NPQ within 12 months
• Strong, adaptable communication skills
• Flexible working approaches
• Self-management skills for workload
• Experience managing an education staff team
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Relevant teaching qualification with middle leadership experience or lead responsibilities
• Knowledge of Autism, SEND 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 supports around 125 pupils, with smaller class sizes and tailored qualifications. Part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

We offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health and physical health support services

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as health and wellbeing options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and Critical Illness Cover.

Joining us means making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults. We are committed to safeguarding; all applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check. We may close the vacancy early if enough suitable applications are received.

• You’ll work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4-Day Working Week contingent on successful probation.

Additional Information

Level: Mid-Senior

Type: Full-time

Industry: Education