Headteacher
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £80,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 296201FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we recognise the importance of balance, wellbeing, and the time and space to lead with clarity and purpose. That's why we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial — offering you the opportunity to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already embedded the 4DWW, while others will introduce it as soon as full staffing is achieved. Whether it’s already established or soon to be launched, there has never been a better time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: South West England - commutable from Bath, Cheltenham, or Gloucester
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
We’re seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new specialist school for children and young people with SEMH, Autism and associated needs.. This is a unique chance to shape a school from the ground up — embedding therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches and creating a safe, supportive, and aspirational environment for every pupil.
What You’ll Do
Lead an SEN/SEMH school with vision, compassion, and ambition
Build a culture where wellbeing and learning progress go hand in hand
Empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, pupil-centred education
Ensure operational excellence, safeguarding, and compliance from day one
Who We’re Looking For
Experienced Headteacher or Deputy in SEN/SEMH, specialist or alternative provision
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, behaviour as communication, and complex needs
Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings
Budget and resource management experience
Relevant teaching qualification
Why Join Outcomes First Group?
At Outcomes First Group, every day brings the chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer outstanding career development and access to a network of exceptional leaders across our organisation.
You will be joining passionate, values-driven colleagues who share your belief in excellence — supported by a collaborative community that empowers you to lead with confidence, innovation, and impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll start each day knowing your work is making a significant positive 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package, including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks
Our market-leading benefits platform, Vista, allows you to tailor a package that suits your needs, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance options
Hundreds of discounts in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support — covering 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.
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! 4DWW 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.
At Outcomes First Group, we recognise the importance of balance, wellbeing, and the time and space to lead with clarity and purpose. That's why we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial — offering you the opportunity to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already embedded the 4DWW, while others will introduce it as soon as full staffing is achieved. Whether it’s already established or soon to be launched, there has never been a better time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: South West England - commutable from Bath, Cheltenham, or Gloucester
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
We’re seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new specialist school for children and young people with SEMH, Autism and associated needs.. This is a unique chance to shape a school from the ground up — embedding therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches and creating a safe, supportive, and aspirational environment for every pupil.
What You’ll Do
Lead an SEN/SEMH school with vision, compassion, and ambition
Build a culture where wellbeing and learning progress go hand in hand
Empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, pupil-centred education
Ensure operational excellence, safeguarding, and compliance from day one
Who We’re Looking For
Experienced Headteacher or Deputy in SEN/SEMH, specialist or alternative provision
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, behaviour as communication, and complex needs
Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings
Budget and resource management experience
Relevant teaching qualification
Why Join Outcomes First Group?
At Outcomes First Group, every day brings the chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer outstanding career development and access to a network of exceptional leaders across our organisation.
You will be joining passionate, values-driven colleagues who share your belief in excellence — supported by a collaborative community that empowers you to lead with confidence, innovation, and impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll start each day knowing your work is making a significant positive 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package, including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks
Our market-leading benefits platform, Vista, allows you to tailor a package that suits your needs, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance options
Hundreds of discounts in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support — covering 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.
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! 4DWW 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.