Deputy Headteacher: SEND & Inclusion Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Discounts

Job summary

The Tower School in Epping, Essex, is an independent specialist day school in the Outcomes First Group family, supporting pupils with autism and complex needs. It seeks an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to shape strategic direction, lead curriculum development and ensure an ambitious education for every student.

Working with the Headteacher, you will champion safeguarding, drive school improvement and develop colleagues, ensuring high standards and impactful outcomes for learners aged 11–18.

Qualifications

• QTS and a relevant degree are required.
• Significant SEND teaching experience is essential.
• Experience with autism and complex needs settings is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership alongside the Headteacher to shape school direction.
• Lead curriculum development to deliver an ambitious, engaging education reflecting students' needs and aspirations.
• Monitor progress using data to identify priorities and implement effective interventions.
• Lead positive behaviour approaches to create a calm, nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with education, clinical and specialist teams for coordinated student support.
• Recruit, coach and develop colleagues to build a high-performing team.
• Build strong relationships with families, Local Authorities and external professionals.
• Champion safeguarding, compliance and continuous school improvement, and readiness for Ofsted.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Coaching

Safeguarding knowledge

SEND knowledge

Ofsted experience

School improvement

Education

QTS

Relevant degree

Job description

The Tower School in Epping, Essex, is an independent specialist day school in the Outcomes First Group family, supporting pupils with autism and complex needs. It seeks an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to shape strategic direction, lead curriculum development and ensure an ambitious education for every student.

Working with the Headteacher, you will champion safeguarding, drive school improvement and develop colleagues, ensuring high standards and impactful outcomes for learners aged 11–18.