Headteacher

OneSchool Global United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance

Technology-enabled learning

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

OneSchool Global UK’s Northampton Campus is seeking an experienced Headteacher to provide professional leadership, drive high standards in teaching and learning, and manage day-to-day operations. You’ll lead from the front, model outstanding teaching, coach staff, and ensure safeguarding and compliance across the campus.

This hands-on role blends strategic oversight with active involvement in coaching, performance management, student wellbeing, and building strong relationships with staff,

Qualifications

• An experienced senior leader within a school setting.
• Ability to model and coach outstanding teaching.
• Proven experience of improving student outcomes through effective leadership of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of the campus, ensuring high standards across teaching, learning, and student outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement through coaching, performance management, and development of teaching staff
• Maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement
• Using data effectively to monitor progress, set targets, and improve attainment
• Developing and delivering the school improvement plan, ensuring priorities are implemented and achieved
• Acting as a visible and approachable leader within the school community
• Building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider organisation
• Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, statutory requirements, and independent school standards
• Contributing to the wider OneSchool Global network, sharing best practice and supporting broader initiatives

Skills

Senior leadership

Coaching

Data-driven decisions

Safeguarding

Job description

OneSchool Global - Northampton Campus, Hunsbury Hill Avenue, Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 23:00 | Expires Friday 28 August 2026 at 22:59

Are you an experienced school leader who is passionate about driving high standards in teaching and learning while leading from the front?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join our Northampton Campus, providing professional leadership and day-to-day management of the school. This is a key role within OneSchool Global UK, responsible for delivering strong educational outcomes, leading staff performance, and creating a positive, high-achieving learning environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with active involvement in teaching, coaching, and the daily life of the school.

About you

• An experienced senior leader within a school setting (e.g. Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or equivalent)
• A strong classroom practitioner with the ability to model and coach outstanding teaching
• Proven experience of improving student outcomes through effective leadership of teaching and learning
• Confident in using data and assessment to drive performance and inform decision-making
• A visible, approachable leader who builds trust and credibility with staff and students
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and school leadership responsibilities
• Passionate about education, with a commitment to developing both staff and students

Key responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of the campus, ensuring high standards across teaching, learning, and student outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement through coaching, performance management, and development of teaching staff
• Maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement
• Using data effectively to monitor progress, set targets, and improve attainment
• Developing and delivering the school improvement plan, ensuring priorities are implemented and achieved
• Acting as a visible and approachable leader within the school community
• Building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider organisation
• Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, statutory requirements, and independent school standards
• Contributing to the wider OneSchool Global network, sharing best practice and supporting broader initiatives

Why you’ll love working with us

At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Enthusiastic, motivated students who want to learn with minimal behavioural challenges.
• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities through our Global Teacher Academy.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.
• Great work-life balance and a focus on well-being. No after-school or weekend sports and limited out-of-hours school activities.
• Signature pedagogy – self-directed learning framework.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.

About OSG

OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and truly experience the joy of teaching?

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments follow safer recruitment practices, including pre-employment checks such as enhanced criminal record and barred list checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and equivalent frameworks across the UK. Additional checks will include verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, right to work, references, and online screening.

OneSchool Global UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming all suitably qualified candidates, and fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded at every level. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and our policies reflect current UK legislation and statutory guidance.

OneSchool Global - Northampton Campus, Hunsbury Hill Avenue, Northampton, England, United Kingdom