Job Description
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Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
Location: Upton Grange School, Slough SL3 7LR
Salary: Up to £70,000.00 per annum
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Upton Grange School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and committed Deputy Headteacher who will join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will have experience of working with students with a range of complex learning needs.
You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom. You may have specialist knowledge and experience of working with pupils with Autism or with social, emotional and mental health needs, or you may have experience of working across both specialisms. You will be expected to create a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will have an excellent understanding of the independent school standards and the education inspection framework. You will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and produces positive outcomes. Working with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the school has effective management and the required team capability to further develop and continually improve.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to hear from passionate individuals with experience of working with pupils with a range of complex learning needs. We are looking for someone who knows how to bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families.
An excellent communicator, you will act as an ambassador for the school and will have demonstrable experience of working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders. If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking leader, with the energy and passion to change lives coupled with proven experience of whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
1. Life Assurance
2. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
3. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
4. A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
5. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
6. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
7. Cycle to Work Schemes
8. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
9. Critical illness cover
10. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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