Headteacher

TN United Kingdom; Riseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to lead with a clear vision and commitment to excellence. This role involves promoting high-quality, creative learning while ensuring the welfare of pupils and staff. You will be supported by a network of professionals and have access to exceptional benefits that prioritize your health and wellbeing. Your leadership will directly impact the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults, making this a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about education and personal growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Physical Health Checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a senior leader in educational settings.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Achieve outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people.
• Lead a motivated staff group engaged in achieving excellence.
• Ensure the commercial success of the school through effective management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Staff Development

Regulatory Compliance

Cost Management

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 their ability to develop.

You will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR, and IT, including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people that reflect their needs, abilities, and aptitudes.
• Create a safe environment that protects the welfare of pupils, young people, and staff.
• Meet all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies, aiming for the highest inspection ratings.
• Lead a motivated staff group fully engaged in achieving excellence and committed to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Ensure the commercial success of the school through 100% occupancy, rigorous cost management, and growth plan implementation.
• Engage in effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery.
• Develop a shared vision aligned with the Options Autism strategy that inspires students, staff, and the community.
• Possess at least three years of experience as a senior leader in mainstream or special educational needs schools.
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Demonstrate willingness for personal and professional development.
• Lead with a clear vision and provide effective leadership.
• Understand that leadership encompasses pupil outcomes, staff motivation, safety, pupil enrollment, cost management, regulatory compliance, and growth plans.

Please see the detailed job description for more information.

Why join Options Autism?

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

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

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers market-leading benefits, allowing you to choose options that suit you, including:

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

We prioritize the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role has a meaningful positive impact on their lives.

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 be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

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