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Outcomes First Group; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new school for children with SEMH and Autism needs. You will shape the school culture, implement trauma-informed practices, and inspire a dedicated team. The role requires experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Head with a deep understanding of inclusive education and SEN leadership. The salary ranges from £95,000 to £110,000 annually, reflecting experience and qualifications. This is a permanent contract, term-time only, starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head within SEN, SEMH, or specialist provision.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Skilled in budget and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for the school.
• Develop an ambitious, nurturing environment.
• Lead recruitment and operational delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practices

Budget management

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Significant SEN leadership experience

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Create a place where pupils who may have struggled elsewhere can belong, thrive and succeed

Responsibilities

• 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 learning plans

About You

• 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
• Qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with significant SEN leadership experience

Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro‑rated)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Hours: Monday – Friday

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Greater London (commutable from a wide range of London boroughs and surrounding Home Counties)

Applicants must be UK nationals. This role does not offer sponsorship.