Assistant Headteacher

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an innovative Assistant Headteacher to inspire learning in a supportive SEN environment. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, develop personalized learning programs, and contribute to a strong safeguarding culture. With a focus on pupil outcomes, your leadership will empower students to achieve their potential. Join a close-knit team at a school recognized for its commitment to excellence and well-being, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on young lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Health Checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Fertility Treatments

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team within an SEN environment.
• Ability to develop individualized learning programs for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Establish school aims and objectives while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Experience in SEN Settings

Qualified Teacher Status

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Location: Upton Grange School - Slough SL3 7LR

Salary: £55,728.00 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.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Upton Grange School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher who is looking for the chance to bring innovation and creativity to inspire learning in an SEN environment for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, and you will be the custodian of our strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

In partnership with our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide clear, authentic leadership to our multidisciplinary team, establish school aims and objectives, ensure high standards of quality and compliance, and develop individualized learning programs for our pupils.

Who we are looking for

We seek an Assistant Headteacher with the experience, leadership skills, and vision to build futures by empowering students to be happy and successful. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent with Qualified Teacher Status, experienced in an SEN setting, enjoy leading a team, and be motivated to help every pupil reach their potential.

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

About the School

Upton Grange School caters to pupils aged 3-11, offering a range of teaching strategies to support learners with diverse needs. Our pupils are taught in smaller classes, working towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum standards where appropriate.

This opportunity is located in Slough, close to the rail station and within commuting distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham, and surrounding areas.

Options Autism has provided care and education for over 16 years for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important, so we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

Our focus on pupil outcomes means your role will positively impact lives every day.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.