Head Teacher

Remarkable Autism; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking an exceptional Head Teacher for Wargrave House School in Liverpool. The role involves providing inspirational leadership, developing high-quality teaching, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while focusing on outcomes for autistic learners aged 5-16. The ideal candidate will have experience working with autistic students and a passion for improving life chances. An attractive benefits package, including a pension scheme and training, is offered.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Golden Hello welcome bonus up to £250

Qualifications

• Proven Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher ready to challenge convention.
• Thrives in ambitious, values-led organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to staff and learners.
• Sustain and further develop high-quality teaching and care.
• Lead school improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Remarkable Group.
• Contribute to organisational growth and innovation.

Skills

Experience working with autistic learners

Passion for improving life chances for autistic young people

Leadership in educational settings

Job description

Head Teacher – Wargrave House School

Start date: As soon as possible (subject to notice periods and satisfactory recruitment checks)

Remarkable Autism has been established for over 50 years and provides high-quality, specialist education and support for autistic young people. Our services include Wargrave House School (ages 5‑16) and Ascent College, a non-maintained special school and independent specialist college with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding education and care.

We are seeking an exceptional Head Teacher to lead Wargrave House School as part of a dynamic and collaborative senior leadership team. This is a pivotal leadership role offering both strategic and operational responsibility, with the opportunity to influence whole‑organisation practice while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes for autistic learners aged 5‑16.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to staff and learners
• Sustain and further develop high‑quality teaching, learning and care
• Lead school improvement and ensure continued compliance with regulatory and safeguarding requirements
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Remarkable Group
• Contribute to organisational growth, innovation and sector‑leading autism practice

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic learners
• Proven Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher ready to challenge convention and push boundaries
• Passion for improving life chances and outcomes for autistic young people
• Thrives in ambitious, values‑led organisations

What we offer

We offer autism specific training to support continuous professional development. Our benefits include an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, long service awards, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay and a Golden Hello welcome bonus of up to £250.

To apply

You can apply by simply visiting our career page. In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2025 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates. Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed.

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 10th February 2026