Overview
Position: Deputy Headteacher
Location: Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Start Date: October 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About The Role
This is a key leadership role at Ashley Park School, where you will help shape a high-quality, tailored education for every pupil. Working alongside the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and care. You will champion the academic, social, and emotional development of all pupils, ensuring their wellbeing and progress are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to lead, inspire, and collaborate in a supportive and dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and delivery of a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that inspires learners.
* Champion positive behaviour support, creating a safe, nurturing, and consistent school environment.
* Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including education and clinical colleagues, to ensure holistic support for pupils.
* Monitor and celebrate pupil progress, ensuring all learners achieve their individual goals.
* Support the assessment and placement process for new pupils.
* Ensure full compliance with safeguarding procedures and school policies.
* Drive high-quality teaching and learning across the school, modelling excellence and supporting staff development.
* Work alongside the Headteacher to support school management, improvement planning, and strategic initiatives.
Who We're Looking For
* UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* A natural leader with excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
* Experience in senior leadership or school management is desirable.
* A passionate educator committed to supporting pupils’ academic and personal growth.
About The School
Ashley Park School is located in the market town of Walton-on-Thames. It forms part of the Greater London built-up area and is accessible by a wide range of transport routes. The school will cater for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs. The aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach with a broad, balanced, engaging curriculum. Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, provides care and education to neurodivergent young people and is a leading provider in this sector. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why Join Us
We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. You will contribute to a role with a significant positive impact on learners’ lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; all applicants will be subject to DBS and safeguarding checks.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Wellbeing support including mental health services and health checks
Market-leading benefits through Vista, including:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
4DWW: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements.
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