Deputy Headteacher

Outcomes First Group; Chalvey; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with increased employer

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Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group (OFG Education) is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team at Upton Grange School in Slough. You will shape strategic direction, drive continuous improvement and ensure exceptional outcomes for students with complex needs.

You will maintain a teaching commitment, model outstanding practice and lead curriculum development and safeguarding. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with families and external partners, and

Qualifications

• QTS and a degree-level qualification required.
• Significant leadership experience within a school or specialist setting.
• Experience teaching and supporting students with autism, complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and inclusive educational practice.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing staff to achieve high performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum across the school.
• Champion positive behaviour support and promote effective approaches for students whose behaviour may challenge.
• Monitor student progress, attainment and outcomes, ensuring targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with clinical and therapeutic colleagues to oversee Behaviour Support Plans and interventions.
• Assist with admissions decisions and referral assessments.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and reporting school-wide.
• Lead school improvement initiatives and embed evidence-informed practice.
• Support safeguarding, wellbeing and outstanding provision for all students.
• Build strong relationships with families and external partners.
• Contribute to effective management of resources and budgets.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic leadership

Staff coaching

Behaviour management

Education

QTS and degree-level qualification

Significant leadership experience

Experience teaching students with autism/complex needs

Knowledge of safeguarding & SEND

Full driving licence

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspiring leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Headteacher. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving continuous improvement and ensuring exceptional outcomes for students with complex needs. As Deputy Headteacher, you will lead on curriculum development, quality of education and positive behaviour support, ensuring every student has access to a personalised and ambitious learning journey. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, bringing together education, clinical and care professionals to deliver a truly integrated approach that supports every student to achieve their potential. You will be a visible and influential presence across the school, championing high standards, supporting colleagues and helping to create a culture where students and staff can thrive. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment, modelling outstanding practice and driving excellence throughout the school.

• Supporting the Headteacher in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum across the school.
• Championing positive behaviour support and promoting effective approaches for students whose behaviour may challenge.
• Monitoring student progress, attainment and outcomes, ensuring individual targets and aspirations are achieved.
• Working closely with clinical and therapeutic colleagues to oversee and review Behaviour Support Plans and personalised interventions.
• Playing a key role in assessing referrals and supporting successful student admissions.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and reporting across the school.
• Leading school improvement initiatives and embedding evidence-informed practice.
• Supporting safeguarding, wellbeing and the delivery of outstanding provision for all students.
• Building strong relationships with families, external professionals and partner organisations.
• Contributing to the effective management of resources, budgets and operational systems.
• Deputising for the Headteacher when required and representing the school professionally to a range of stakeholders.
• Leading, coaching and developing staff to ensure the highest standards of performance and professional practice.

You are a passionate and experienced school leader with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for students with additional needs. You combine strategic leadership with hands‑on educational expertise and have the ability to inspire, motivate and develop others.

You will have a proven track record of leading school improvement, supporting staff development and creating inclusive learning environments where students can flourish both academically and personally. We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree‑level qualification.
• Significant leadership experience within a school or specialist educational setting.
• Experience teaching and supporting students with autism, complex needs and/or behaviours that may challenge.
• A strong understanding of positive behaviour support and inclusive educational practice.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing staff to achieve high performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, SEND legislation and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• A full driving licence.

Most importantly, you will be a compassionate, resilient and values‑driven leader who is ambitious for every student and committed to creating a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment where both students and staff can succeed.

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School: Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for students aged 3‑11 years old. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi‑Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.

This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15‑minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support