Headteacher

Salary:
Up to £85,000.00 per annum | Monday to Friday | Permanent, Term Time Only | South East England

As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people, producing positive outcomes.

• Focus on developing self‑esteem and wellbeing, as well as academic performance and development.
• Deliver the school vision and ethos of “Thinking and Learning Differently”, inspiring and motivating pupils, staff, and all members of the school community.
• Ensure that the increasingly complex and diverse needs of pupils are met in the most appropriate manner through effective management of the school and its resources.
• Take responsibility for the internal organization, management, and control of the school and promote the wider role of it within the local community and across Outcomes First Group.
• Work with our Headteachers to build on the success of the group and continue to develop the group working practices.

You are a SEND professional with the ability and ambition to inspire a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver outstanding learning for pupils and young people with special education needs. You bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families. An excellent communicator, you become an ambassador in partnership with parents, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Relevant experience in the specialist area of the service, i.e. working with young people who have additional learning and communication difficulties.
• Experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a SEN school.
• Experience with Ofsted procedures/inspections and working with School Improvement Partners.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and ensure cost efficiency and financial compliance.
• Relevant degree and teaching qualification.

At Outcomes First Group, every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. In return for your experience and commitment, we offer outstanding career opportunities and access to a network of great leaders within Outcomes First Group. You will work alongside passionate colleagues who share your vision for excellence, supported by a collaborative network that empowers you to lead with confidence, innovation, and impact.

In 2025, we were officially certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the sixth year running. 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 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 and Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks.
• 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. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4

DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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.