Headteacher
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £90,000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newton Abbott |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300514FAJ |
Summary
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: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH (Rated Good with Outstanding features in Jan 2025)
Salary: Up to £90,000.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Applicants: UK only – no sponsorship available
The Opportunity
Due to service growth, we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead with purpose, vision and impact. Rated Good with Outstanding Features in January 2025, In this role at Fieldstone School, you will champion excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring every pupil accesses a rich, meaningful and inclusive curriculum that supports both academic progress and personal growth.
You will place equal importance on wellbeing, confidence and achievement, creating a culture where pupils feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Central to your leadership will be the delivery of the school’s distinctive ethos of “Thinking and Learning Differently”, embedding it into everyday practice so it inspires learners, staff and the wider school community.
As Headteacher, you will guide the strategic direction of the school, responding thoughtfully to the increasingly complex needs of our pupils. You will ensure resources are used effectively, systems are robust, and the school operates at the highest standard while remaining flexible and responsive.
You will also play a key role beyond the school gates, strengthening partnerships within the local community and contributing to collaboration and shared success across Outcomes First Group.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are eager to connect with experienced SEND leaders who are passionate about transforming outcomes for children and young people with additional needs. You will have the confidence and drive to lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of ambition, creativity and continuous improvement.
You will bring fresh thinking and innovative practice to school improvement, alongside a strong commitment to supporting families and building trusted relationships. As a skilled and engaging communicator, you will represent the school with professionalism and warmth, working closely with parents, local authorities and external partners.
If you are an inspiring, forward-looking leader with a proven track record of whole-school improvement and a genuine desire to make a lasting difference, this role offers a rewarding next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of outcomes for students, the overall success of the school and line manage staff
Deliver outstanding pupil outcomes, including:
A highly engaging and relevant Curriculum that meets the needs of the students
An understanding of where the pupils are on a range of academic and non-academic criteria
Evidence of outstanding pupil progress, relative to their start point, measured against national guidance, which leads to achievement of appropriate and recognised qualifications
High quality teaching that delivers effective learning
Strategies that result in improved behaviour which in turn increases engagement in learning
Therapeutic programmes which are integral to the education programme
Strategies that improve attendance
Provision of positive experiences which promote the pupils’ spiritual, social, moral and cultural development
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
Willingness to extend personal and professional development
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
What We Offer
In return, we provide excellent opportunities for professional growth, supported by a strong network of experienced leaders across Outcomes First Group. You will be part of an organisation that values collaboration, invests in its people and is committed to changing lives for the better.
Rewards Package Includes
We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week meaning you could be working one day less a week!*
Refer a Friend and earn £1000.00!**
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits including Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme and Critical illness cover
Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Why join Acorn Education?
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.
*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. Subject to successful completion of probation, not a contractual benefit.
**Terms & Conditions Apply
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: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH (Rated Good with Outstanding features in Jan 2025)
Salary: Up to £90,000.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Applicants: UK only – no sponsorship available
The Opportunity
Due to service growth, we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead with purpose, vision and impact. Rated Good with Outstanding Features in January 2025, In this role at Fieldstone School, you will champion excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring every pupil accesses a rich, meaningful and inclusive curriculum that supports both academic progress and personal growth.
You will place equal importance on wellbeing, confidence and achievement, creating a culture where pupils feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Central to your leadership will be the delivery of the school’s distinctive ethos of “Thinking and Learning Differently”, embedding it into everyday practice so it inspires learners, staff and the wider school community.
As Headteacher, you will guide the strategic direction of the school, responding thoughtfully to the increasingly complex needs of our pupils. You will ensure resources are used effectively, systems are robust, and the school operates at the highest standard while remaining flexible and responsive.
You will also play a key role beyond the school gates, strengthening partnerships within the local community and contributing to collaboration and shared success across Outcomes First Group.
The Person We Are Looking For
We are eager to connect with experienced SEND leaders who are passionate about transforming outcomes for children and young people with additional needs. You will have the confidence and drive to lead a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of ambition, creativity and continuous improvement.
You will bring fresh thinking and innovative practice to school improvement, alongside a strong commitment to supporting families and building trusted relationships. As a skilled and engaging communicator, you will represent the school with professionalism and warmth, working closely with parents, local authorities and external partners.
If you are an inspiring, forward-looking leader with a proven track record of whole-school improvement and a genuine desire to make a lasting difference, this role offers a rewarding next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on the delivery of outcomes for students, the overall success of the school and line manage staff
Deliver outstanding pupil outcomes, including:
A highly engaging and relevant Curriculum that meets the needs of the students
An understanding of where the pupils are on a range of academic and non-academic criteria
Evidence of outstanding pupil progress, relative to their start point, measured against national guidance, which leads to achievement of appropriate and recognised qualifications
High quality teaching that delivers effective learning
Strategies that result in improved behaviour which in turn increases engagement in learning
Therapeutic programmes which are integral to the education programme
Strategies that improve attendance
Provision of positive experiences which promote the pupils’ spiritual, social, moral and cultural development
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
Willingness to extend personal and professional development
Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
What We Offer
In return, we provide excellent opportunities for professional growth, supported by a strong network of experienced leaders across Outcomes First Group. You will be part of an organisation that values collaboration, invests in its people and is committed to changing lives for the better.
Rewards Package Includes
We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week meaning you could be working one day less a week!*
Refer a Friend and earn £1000.00!**
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits including Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme and Critical illness cover
Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Why join Acorn Education?
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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.
*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. Subject to successful completion of probation, not a contractual benefit.
**Terms & Conditions Apply