Deputy Head Teacher - London

Overview

Deputy Head Teacher - Outstanding, High Performing Secondary School. A rare leadership opportunity has opened within a highly respected, forward-thinking Outstanding, High Performing Secondary School in West London.

This is a school with a clear purpose: delivering early intervention and education rooted in evidence-based, science-led practice
, tailored to each child's unique learning pathway.

With a small, close-knit pupil community and an exceptionally strong Senior Leadership Team, the school is now seeking a Deputy Head Teacher with real vision, presence, and gumption
—someone ready to set the strategic direction for the next five years.

• OFSTED Outstanding, strong pastoral support leading to excellent behaviour
• Founded recently and already recognised for its strong practice and modern approach.
• Situated in a quiet, residential pocket of West London, with modern facilities and a calm surrounding environment
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• Known for its integrated model of education and individualised therapeutic support
  , grounded in robust scientific principles.
• Offers a bespoke curriculum
  , enabling children to follow their interests while accessing highly targeted, high-quality learning.
• Features a large, multidisciplinary clinical team for a school of its size, working in partnership with teachers to deliver a holistic provision.
• Highly invested in staff development, with regular CPD for all levels and training also offered to parents to ensure continuity of support.

As Deputy Head Teacher, you will:

• Lead a passionate, skilled team across KS3/KS4
• Shape the long-term strategy and culture of the school, supported by a strong and unified SLT.
• Drive forward a vision that aligns with the school's ambition to become a national leader in early intervention and specialist education
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• Ensure that teaching, therapeutic practice, and the wider curriculum remain firmly anchored in cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches
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• Oversee expansion plans, maintaining the school's exceptional standards as it grows.
• Work closely with a well-funded, single-school trust that is deeply committed to innovation, excellence, and long-term success.

This position is ideal for:

• A current Assistant Head Teacher ready for their first deputy headship in a supportive, well-resourced environment.
• A current Deputy Head Teacher looking for a new challenge within a progressive and forward-thinking specialist setting.

Above all, the school is looking for a leader who is:

• Visionary yet practical.
• Confident, resilient, and unafraid to take the school forward.
• Passionate about transforming outcomes for pupils with additional needs through science-backed, individualised education
  .

The role offers a highly competitive salary
, reflective of the school's strong funding and ambitious long-term plans.
Start date is flexible for the right candidate.

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