Deputy Headteacher

Hillingdon Grange - Upton

• Slough
• Permanent

Salary: £63,000.00 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday

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Job Title:
Deputy Headteacher

Location:

Upton Grange School, SloughSL3 7LR

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £63,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

About You

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…