Deputy Headteacher

Oxford Outcomes; Bradford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oxford Outcomes as a Deputy Headteacher at the new Options Autism School in Bradford, opening in September 2025. This permanent position focuses on providing quality education for pupils with complex needs. Enjoy a 4-day workweek and various benefits while making a difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension

Mental health support

Flexible benefits via Vista

4-day workweek

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH and/or challenging behaviors.
• Experience managing teams and budgets.
• Degree and QTS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education aligned with policies and standards.
• Maintain high standards in safeguarding and assessment.
• Coordinate curriculum and support behavior management.

Skills

Experience teaching pupils with SEMH

Experience with complex needs

Staff management experience

Budget management skills

Education

Degree and QTS

Job description

Join to apply for the Deputy Headteacher role at Oxford Outcomes.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our new Options Autism School - Bradford Beacon School in Bradford, West Yorkshire, opening September 2025. The school will cater to 37 pupils aged 4-11 with complex needs including ASC. Options Autism has over 16 years of experience providing education for neurodivergent young people, and as part of Outcomes First Group, we lead with innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro-rata)
• Monday to Friday, Term Time only
• Start: September 2025
• Permanent position

Role Overview: To provide high-quality education aligned with company policies and standards, working with the Head Teacher and team to maintain high standards. Responsibilities include safeguarding, assessment, curriculum coordination, behavior support, and team collaboration.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH and/or challenging behaviors
• Experience with complex needs
• Staff management experience
• Budget management skills
• Degree and QTS

Why Join Us? Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024. We offer excellent benefits including life assurance, pension, mental health support, flexible benefits via Vista, and more. We are committed to safeguarding and will conduct checks, including DBS and social media screening. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if filled.

Enjoy a 4-day workweek (80% hours for 100% pay), subject to probation, enhancing your work/life balance.