Director of Academic Outcomes

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking a Director of Academic Outcomes. The role involves providing strategic leadership to enhance academic achievement across schools. Candidates should have a proven track record in raising academic outcomes and a strong knowledge of SATs, GCSEs, and A Levels. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 with a range of benefits, including a flexible working model.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising academic outcomes at senior leadership level.
• Strong knowledge of SATs, GCSEs, A Levels, and assessment frameworks.
• Excellent data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s academic strategy, setting clear expectations for excellence.
• Oversee the development of broad, balanced, and ambitious curricula.
• Monitor and analyse pupil progress and attainment data.

Skills

Raising academic outcomes

Curriculum leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we’re proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.

Job Title: Director of Academic Outcomes

Location: National role – home based with regular travel

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum (Based on experience and qualification) plus £4,000 car allowance.

About Us

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity. And our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.

The Role

The Director of Academic Outcomes will provide strategic leadership to secure the highest standards of academic achievement across Outcomes First Group schools and colleges. With a strong focus on mainstream and independent school standards, the postholder will drive improvements in SATs, GCSEs, and A Levels, ensuring breadth and depth of curriculum, robust assessment systems, and clear pathways to the best universities and independent schools. The role requires an individual with proven expertise in raising attainment and achieving outstanding academic outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the Group’s academic strategy, setting clear expectations for excellence across all settings.
  • Work with Regional Directors, Principals, and senior leaders to embed high expectations and ambitious targets.
  • Ensure academic priorities align with OFG’s wider strategic vision.
• Curriculum and Teaching
  • Oversee the development of broad, balanced, and ambitious curricula.
  • Ensure high-quality teaching and subject leadership at every key stage.
  • Drive innovation and best practice in teaching and learning to secure exceptional outcomes.
• Assessment and Outcomes
  • Lead the implementation of assessment and tracking systems across the Group.
  • Monitor and analyse pupil progress and attainment data, identifying gaps and ensuring timely intervention.
  • Report outcomes and trends to the Quality and Compliance Director, UK, and Board.
• Raising Standards
  • Champion academic ambition, supporting schools to secure top SATs, GCSE, and A Level results.
  • Support progression routes to Russell Group universities and leading independent schools.
  • Hold leaders accountable for performance and provide challenge and support where underperformance is identified.
• External Engagement
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and other national standards.
  • Build and maintain relationships with universities, independent schools, and examination bodies.
  • Represent OFG externally on academic matters.
• KPIs and SLAs
  • Year-on-year improvement in pupil attainment (SATs, GCSE, and A Level results).
  • Evidence of increased progression to Russell Group universities and selective schools.
  • Consistent implementation and impact of assessment and tracking systems across all schools.
  • Positive Ofsted outcomes in relation to quality of education and pupil achievement.
  • Regular, accurate reporting of academic outcomes to the Quality and Compliance Director and Board.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record of raising academic outcomes at senior leadership level.
• Strong knowledge of SATs, GCSEs, A Levels, and assessment frameworks.
• Experience of delivering curriculum leadership across multiple key stages.
• Evidence of holding senior leaders to account for performance.
• Excellent data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Desirable: Experience of 11+ preparation and selective school entry.
• Desirable: Background in independent or mainstream high-achieving schools.
• Desirable: Experience supporting pupils into Russell Group universities or Oxbridge.

Why join Outcomes First Group?

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• 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, and Critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.