Headteacher (Greater London)
hace 16 horas
Hounslow
Headteacher New Specialist SEMH & Autism School Greater London commutable from a wide range of London boroughs and surrounding Home Counties. Salary:95,000 - 110,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro rata ) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Hours: MondayFriday Start: January 2026 UK Applicants Only this role does not offer sponsorship How would you like to get paid for five days but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe great leadership happens when people have the time, space and wellbeing to do their best work. Thats why we are proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial giving you the opportunity to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay . Many of our schools already operate the 4DWW; others will adopt it as staffing grows. Whichever setting you join, youll be part of a culture that values balance just as much as impact. There has never been a better time to join #teamOFG . The Opportunity We are opening a brand-new, specialist school for children and young people with SEMH, Autism and associated needs and we are looking for an exceptional Headteacher to bring it to life. This is a rare chance to: • Shape a school from the ground up, • Embed therapeutic, trauma-informed practice from day one, • Build a culture where wellbeing, safety and progress sit at the heart of everything, • Lead and inspire a talented multidisciplinary team What Youll Do • Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for a specialist SEMH/Autism school, • Develop a trauma-informed, nurturing and ambitious environment, • Lead operational delivery, safeguarding, quality and compliance from the outset, • Recruit, inspire and develop a highly skilled staff team, • Work closely with therapy colleagues to deliver personalised, pupil-centred pathways Were looking for a leader who brings heart as much as expertise: • Experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head within SEN, SEMH, specialist or alternative provision, • Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour as communication, • Clear knowledge of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings, • Skilled in budget, resource and change management, • Committed to inclusive education and aspirational outcomes for every pupil 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, and youll 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 youll receive an exceptional reward package, including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • 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 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff so theres 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. #1