Deputy Headteacher

OFG Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with contributions

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform (com.

Health, wellbeing and insurance perks

Hundreds of UK and international DIS-

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support – enhanced leave

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Hillingdon Manor School to shape the strategic direction of teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment. You will work with the Headteacher to drive school improvement and ensure excellent outcomes for autistic students aged 11–19.

You will lead QA, performance data analysis and professional development, while deputising for the Headteacher as required. A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS).
• Degree-level qualification required.
• NPQH or commitment to completing NPQH.
• Minimum of three years' successful experience in a senior leadership position.
• Significant experience of leading and improving teaching, learning and curriculum provision.
• Knowledge of autism, adaptive approaches to learning and specialist educational provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the school.
• Lead whole-school improvement initiatives relating to teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Oversee curriculum pathways, including accreditation programs.
• Lead quality assurance, self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
• Monitor and analyse educational performance data to drive decisions.
• Hold leaders accountable for standards and outcomes.
• Support staff through coaching and professional development.
• Promote safeguarding and student welfare across the school.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Performance data analysis

Educational leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

QTS/QTLS

Degree-level qualification

NPQH or commitment to NPQH

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will provide leadership across teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment and school improvement, ensuring the highest standards of educational provision and outcomes for all students. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for driving improvements in student progress, attainment and achievement through the effective use of assessment, quality assurance and performance data. You will lead the evaluation of educational standards across the school, ensuring that teaching, learning and curriculum delivery are consistently effective, evidence-informed and aligned to the needs of our students. The successful candidate will also lead the school's professional development strategy, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability and continuous improvement. Through coaching, mentoring and effective line management, you will support colleagues at all levels to develop their practice and maximise their impact on student outcomes.

• Providing strategic leadership for student attainment, progress, engagement and achievement.
• Leading whole-school improvement initiatives relating to teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Overseeing curriculum pathways, including AQA and ASDAN accreditation.
• Leading the school's quality assurance, self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
• Monitoring and analysing educational performance data to drive informed decision-making and school improvement.
• Holding leaders accountable for standards, outcomes and the quality of provision.
• Contributing to the School Development Plan and Self-Evaluation Framework.
• Ensuring compliance with Independent School Standards and supporting inspection preparation.
• Leading and developing staff through performance management, coaching and professional development.
• Promoting a strong culture of safeguarding, student welfare and professional accountability.
• Deputising for the Headteacher when required and providing visible leadership across the school.

You will bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS).
• A degree-level qualification.
• NPQH, or a commitment to completing the qualification.
• A minimum of three years' successful experience in a senior leadership position.
• Significant experience of leading and improving teaching, learning and curriculum provision.
• Knowledge of autism, adaptive approaches to learning and specialist educational provision.
• A thorough understanding of the Independent School Standards and inspection requirements.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice.
• A flexible, resilient and solution-focused approach to leadership.

Above all, you will be committed to achieving the very best outcomes for students, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families and stakeholders to ensure every student is supported to realise their full potential.

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 Hillingdon Manor School is an independent specialist school for autistic students aged 11 to 19, with a capacity of 170 students across two sites in Hillingdon. We provide a personalised, autism-specific education through small class sizes, tailored learning pathways and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our adapted curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of every student, enabling them to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their full potential in education and life. Guided by our values of Ready, Respectful and Safe, we create a positive, supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. We are looking for passionate, resilient and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic young people and their families. 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