Headteacher

Skylarks School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational establishment is seeking a Headteacher to foster exceptional learning outcomes for pupils. You will focus on maximizing pupil achievement while ensuring compliance with educational standards and promoting a safe environment. With significant support from central services, this role offers a chance to make a lasting impact in the community, backed by a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contribution options

Access to mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in mainstream or special educational needs schools.
• Possessing Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Achieve outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people.
• Provide a safe environment safeguarding welfare.
• Lead a motivated staff committed to excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Staff Motivation

Compliance

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils' educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and supporting their development.

As Headteacher, you will have support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR, and IT, including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools and central school improvement support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people, tailored to their needs, abilities, and aptitudes.
• Providing a safe environment that safeguards the welfare of pupils, young people, and staff.
• Meeting all statutory requirements set by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies, aiming for the highest inspection ratings.
• Leading a motivated staff committed to excellence and ongoing professional development.
• Ensuring the commercial success of the school through occupancy, cost management, and growth plans.
• Effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery.
• Creating a shared vision aligned with the Options Autism strategy that inspires students, staff, and the community.
• Having at least three years’ experience as a senior leader in mainstream or special educational needs schools.
• Possessing Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Willingness to pursue personal and professional development.
• Leading with a clear vision and ability to inspire others.
• Understanding that leadership encompasses pupil outcomes, staff motivation, safety, enrollment, cost management, regulatory compliance, and growth.

Please see the detailed job description for more information.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks through "Your Wellbeing Matters"

Additional benefits via our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We prioritize the outcomes for pupils and vulnerable young adults, making a positive impact on lives every day.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will have a fully enhanced DBS check.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits.