Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Up to £85,000.00 per annum depending on experience |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 299891FAJ |
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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?*
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job title: Headteacher
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Salary: Up to £85,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
About the Role
As Headteacher, you will provide clear, inspiring and effective leadership to ensure the school delivers outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Working within the strategic framework of Acorn Education & Care, you will be responsible for the overall performance, development and success of the school, creating a culture where pupils thrive, staff feel motivated and excellence is the shared ambition.
Key Objectives
Deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people that reflect their individual needs, abilities and aspirations
Create and sustain a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for pupils and staff
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks, achieving the highest possible inspection outcomes
Lead, motivate and develop a highly skilled staff team committed to continuous improvement and professional growth
Secure the commercial success of the school through strong occupancy, effective cost management and strategic growth planning
Drive effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation and school improvement
Establish and promote a clear, shared vision aligned with Acorn Education & Care that inspires pupils, staff and the wider school community
Leadership and Educational Outcomes
Lead the assessment, planning and delivery of personalised educational and developmental programmes that enable children and young people to achieve their full potential
Ensure pupils leave the school equipped for fulfilling lives and positive contributions to society
Take overall responsibility for the success and performance of the school
Line manage all staff, including volunteers and contractors, fostering high standards and accountability
Safe and Effective School Environment
Ensure robust health and safety policies, procedures and systems are in place and consistently applied
Work closely with Acorn Education & Care to implement best practice across the school
Maintain rigorous systems for monitoring, recording and responding to incidents and concerns
Qualifications Required
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Completion of the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
This role is suited to an ambitious and values-driven leader who can balance educational excellence, staff development and strategic growth while keeping children and young people at the heart of every decision.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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 get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with 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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job title: Headteacher
Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Salary: Up to £85,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
About the Role
As Headteacher, you will provide clear, inspiring and effective leadership to ensure the school delivers outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Working within the strategic framework of Acorn Education & Care, you will be responsible for the overall performance, development and success of the school, creating a culture where pupils thrive, staff feel motivated and excellence is the shared ambition.
Key Objectives
Deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people that reflect their individual needs, abilities and aspirations
Create and sustain a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for pupils and staff
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks, achieving the highest possible inspection outcomes
Lead, motivate and develop a highly skilled staff team committed to continuous improvement and professional growth
Secure the commercial success of the school through strong occupancy, effective cost management and strategic growth planning
Drive effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation and school improvement
Establish and promote a clear, shared vision aligned with Acorn Education & Care that inspires pupils, staff and the wider school community
Leadership and Educational Outcomes
Lead the assessment, planning and delivery of personalised educational and developmental programmes that enable children and young people to achieve their full potential
Ensure pupils leave the school equipped for fulfilling lives and positive contributions to society
Take overall responsibility for the success and performance of the school
Line manage all staff, including volunteers and contractors, fostering high standards and accountability
Safe and Effective School Environment
Ensure robust health and safety policies, procedures and systems are in place and consistently applied
Work closely with Acorn Education & Care to implement best practice across the school
Maintain rigorous systems for monitoring, recording and responding to incidents and concerns
Qualifications Required
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Completion of the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
This role is suited to an ambitious and values-driven leader who can balance educational excellence, staff development and strategic growth while keeping children and young people at the heart of every decision.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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 get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with 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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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