Headteacher

Bower Lodge School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bower Lodge School is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead the school with a focus on high-quality, creative learning. The successful candidate will ensure outstanding pupil outcomes, effective staff management, and support strong compliance and strategic planning. This role offers a supportive network and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior leader in mainstream or special educational needs schools.
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure outstanding outcomes for pupils that reflect their needs and abilities.
• Maintain a safe environment for pupils and staff.
• Achieve the highest inspection ratings and manage school resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Staff Management

Educational Development

Compliance Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent

Senior Leadership Experience (3+ years)

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.

As Headteacher, 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:

• Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that reflect their needs, abilities, and aptitudes.
• A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils, Young People, and staff in the school.
• Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies, and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
• A motivated staff group fully engaged in achieving excellence in all areas of school life and committed to personal and professional development.
• The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, rigorous management of costs, and development and implementation of growth plans.
• Effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery.
• A shared vision within the overall Options Autism strategy that inspires and motivates students, staff, and the community.
• At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in mainstream or special educational needs schools.
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
• An understanding that leadership and management encompass processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, safety, enrollment, cost management, regulatory compliance, and growth plans.

Please see the job description for more details and information.

Why join Options Autism?

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 contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks

Market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• 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, aiming to make a 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 a fully enhanced DBS.

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