Deputy Headteacher

About the school

OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest and most truly global schools, with more than 8,000 students, 120+ campuses and 2,000 staff across 20 countries. In the UK, we operate across 23 campuses throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Our innovative approach to education focuses on self-directed learning, empowering students to take responsibility for their own educational journey while being supported by exceptional teaching staff.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join OneSchool Global UK at the Ashbrook Campus in Coventry. This is a key leadership role, supporting the Campus Principal and helping to drive excellence in teaching, learning, student wellbeing, and operational effectiveness across the campus.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership of the school, providing visible, professional leadership to staff and students while maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. You will support school improvement initiatives, promote student achievement, and deputise for the Campus Principal when required, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the campus.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute strategically to the continued success of the school while remaining closely connected to classroom practice and student outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deputise for the Campus Principal when required, providing leadership and operational oversight of the campus
• Lead, support, and inspire teaching and support staff to achieve outstanding outcomes
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, curriculum delivery, and student achievement
• Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards, safeguarding requirements, and OneSchool Global policies
• Maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, governors, and external agencies
• Contribute to campus self-evaluation, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Significant teaching experience with evidence of strong student outcomes
• Successful leadership experience within a school environment
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, and developing teaching staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory educational requirements
• Experience of analysing and using data to improve student performance
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience in an independent school environment
• NPQ qualification or equivalent leadership training
• Experience leading whole-school improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Self-Directed Learning principles
• Experience of delivering whole-school CPD
• Experience supporting inspection preparation and compliance activities

Benefits & package

• A competitive salary, staff laptop, and on-site free parking
• Teacher pension scheme and Staff Referral Scheme
• Access to professional development through our Teacher Academy and leadership programmes
• Collaboration with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world
• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments
• Strong career progression opportunities within a global organisation

How to apply

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