Deputy Headteacher - Oaks Park High School

Permanent / Full time

Pay Scale: L24 - L28

The SLT team at Oaks Park is made up of 10 members, and our Deputy Headteachers are given a substantial brief to lead within it. They are given significant whole school responsibilities, they manage a team of Assistant Headteachers and members of the Extended Leadership Team who support with delivering those responsibilities, and year groups and departments also work into their teams. This provides a balance of strategic, pastoral and curriculum responsibility.

The Deputy Headteacher will play a key role in shaping and delivering the school’s strategic vision, driving continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes. The specific areas of responsibility will depend on the candidate’s experience, but the successful applicant will be capable of providing strong leadership across any of these areas, including curriculum, behaviour, safeguarding, and staff development. They will also support the effective day-today running of the school, foster positive relationships with our community, and deputise for the Headteacher when required.

Within the areas delegated to each Deputy Headteacher they are given autonomy to produce and implement the strategy for school improvement through their progress plan, and will ensure standards in those areas provide the best possible educational experience for our students and can be considered to be held as an example of best practice to other schools. They will report to the Governing Body on those areas.

Initially, the areas of responsibility that the successful candidate will lead on will reflect their knowledge, skills and experience. Over time, we expect them to lead on a range of different areas, developing them professionally, and preparing them for headship, should they choose to pursue it.

What We Offer:

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with 300 students per year group (Year 7-11) and approx. 400 students in the Sixth Form.
  

• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and a purposeful learning environment

• Professional development opportunities to support your career advancement.
  

• Access to excellent modern facilities that enhance the learning experience.
  

• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.
  

• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on "Learning Together, Achieving Together."
  

• Medical and well-being support for all staff, provided at no cost.

  
  

For more information about the role, job description and person specification, please see the attached Deputy Headteacher Information Pack.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 20th March 2026. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards, early applications are encouraged. Visits are warmly welcomed to see the school in action and experience for yourself why we are so proud of our students and staff.  Should you wish to do so, please contact Ms S Uddin by email (Headteacherspa@oakspark.redbridge. sch.uk) or by telephoning the school on 020 8590 2245.