Deputy Headteacher

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Position:  Deputy Headteacher
Location: Tilewood School, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AN
Salary:     Up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday 
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start:        April 2027

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the founding leadership team at Tilewood School, a brand-new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire.

Working alongside the Headteacher, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing a thriving, inclusive and nurturing school where children and young people with Autism and additional needs can flourish. From shaping the curriculum and developing outstanding teaching to embedding positive behaviour and safeguarding practices, you'll help create a school where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

If you're an ambitious, compassionate and inspirational leader who wants to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Headteacher in establishing the vision, culture and strategic direction of our brand-new specialist school.
• Lead and develop high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum, ensuring outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
• Champion positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding, creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure personalised learning programmes meet individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Lead, coach and inspire staff through performance management, mentoring and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, families, local authorities and external professionals to deliver holistic support.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, SEND, health & safety and all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Play a key role in driving continuous school improvement, helping shape the future success of Tile House School.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• HoldsQualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE (or equivalent teaching qualification). NPQH is desirable.
• Has successful leadership experience within a special or mainstream school, ideally supporting pupils with SEND or Autism.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.
• Is an inspirational leader who motivates, develops and supports colleagues to achieve excellence.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Is resilient, proactive and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour support, curriculum development and school improvement.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.

About us

Tilewood School is a brand-new specialist school, part of Options Autism, opening in April 2027. The school will provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for up to 72 pupils with SEMH needs.

Designed for young people aged 5 – 16, Tile House School will offer personalised support to help every learner thrive. This exciting new provision is committed to building confidence, resilience, and positive futures.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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