Deputy Headteacher

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Job Title:

Deputy Headteacher

Location:

Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD

Hours:

38.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary:
Up to £65,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
January 2027

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

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 are an accomplished and highly effective school leader with a proven track record of securing improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes. You possess the strategic vision, professional credibility and leadership expertise required to contribute meaningfully to the continued development and success of the school.

• 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…