Deputy Headteacher
Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Pay scale L11-L15, £66,368 - £73,105
Deputy Headteacher job summary
“Valued • Independent • Enriched • Worthwhile”
Kingfisher School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our Leadership Team and help drive our vision of fostering a community where every learner is empowered and fully engaged in their journey towards independence, confidence, and success.
Kingfisher School provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners aged 2-19 with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people. Kingfisher-a place where everyone is valued to develop independence through an enriching curriculum which is worthwhile.
Part of the Propeller Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative, inclusive education across two co-located sites with mainstream partners.
What we Offer
- Competitive salary
- Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
- A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, including paid wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
- Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee referral scheme (earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
- Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
- A strong, therapeutic and supportive school culture
About the Role
- Deputise for the Headteacher and lead the school when required.
- Drive high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with complex SEND.
- Support curriculum development, assessment, and staff coaching.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, working with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
- Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement, and staff wellbeing.
- Build strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community.
- Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and supporting the work of the staff team to identify individual and whole school staff training needs and requirements.
- Sharing of expertise ensuring the implementation of statutory and local frameworks for staff appraisal and performance management.
- Motivate and enable teachers, including senior and middle leaders and support staff to develop expertise in their respective roles through high-quality continuing professional development.
- Ensure that professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the most recent Terms and Conditions of Service of Teachers, in line with teaching standards (2011).
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- Proven leadership experience and a strong teaching track record.
- Expertise in SEND and inclusive education.
- Excellent communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
How to Apply
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please apply online via the link provided. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact Emma Wisker, at 01235 555512 or email recruitment@kingfisher.oxon.sch.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Kingfisher School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingfisher School website
Kingfisher is a great school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.
The school caters for young people aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children offering them learning programmes building on their individual strengths and celebrating their achievements. There is excellent partnership with the health and social care professionals who work alongside us at Kingfisher.
Our curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of all our pupils. The driving force and intent behind our curriculum is to develop independence at every opportunity.
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