Headteacher

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Headteacher in South West England to shape the vision and culture of a new school. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensuring high standards and fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess substantial leadership experience and a relevant teaching qualification, with a salary of up to £80,000 per annum.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

4DWW arrangement (subject to conditions)

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse and complex learning and behavioural needs.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and school improvement processes.
• Budget and resource management experience.
• Relevant teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new school within the OFG network.
• Translate vision into strategy to inspire staff and pupils.
• Build a culture of aspiration, resilience, and personal growth.
• Recruit, support, and develop a talented team.
• Ensure operational excellence, safeguarding, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Support for diverse learning needs

Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks

Budget management

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Headteacher

Location: South West England (commutable from major transport links)
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications (not pro rata)
Hours: Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the vision, culture, and direction of a new school within the Outcomes First Group family — creating an environment where every pupil can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will bring strategic leadership, creativity, and a collaborative approach to ensure high standards, foster a culture of aspiration, and make a lasting positive impact on the school community.

Who We’re Looking For

• Establish and lead a new school within the OFG network
• Translate vision into strategy, inspiring staff and pupils to achieve beyond expectations
• Build a culture of aspiration, resilience, and personal growth
• Recruit, support, and develop a talented team, fostering collaboration and innovation
• Ensure operational excellence, safeguarding, and compliance from the outset

Essential

• Proven leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse and complex learning and behavioural needs
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and school improvement processes
• Budget and resource management experience
• Relevant teaching qualification

Why Join Outcomes First Group?

At Outcomes First Group, every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. In return for your experience and commitment, we offer outstanding career opportunities, plus access to a network of great leaders within Outcomes First Group. You will work alongside passionate colleagues who share your vision for excellence, supported by a collaborative network that empowers you to lead with confidence, innovation, and impact. We are proud to have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a full DBS check.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform – including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, Critical Illness cover, and enhanced maternity, paternity and fertility treatment support
• Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.