Headteacher (Maternity Cover)

Outcomes First Group; Wealden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits Platform

Health & insurance benefits

UK discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a Headteacher on a maternity cover basis. The role focuses on driving outstanding student outcomes, leading teaching and therapeutic programmes, and coordinating a high-calibre curriculum within a supportive, safeguarding-focused environment.

Based in Devon, the post involves line managing staff, delivering strategic vision, and ensuring continuity of educational excellence during the fixed-term period from Feb 2027 to Mar

Qualifications

• Lead on delivery of student outcomes and line manage staff.
• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• Ability to lead with a clear vision and drive professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of outcomes for students and the overall success of the school.
• Deliver an engaging Curriculum that meets the needs of the students.
• Implement strategies to improve behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Provide high quality teaching and therapeutic programmes.
• Lead and develop staff with a clear vision and stake in school improvement.
• Oversee attendance, safeguarding and welfare of students.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of outcomes for students, the overall success of the school and line manage staff
• Deliver outstanding student outcomes, including:
• A highly engaging and relevant Curriculum that meets the needs of the students
• An understanding of where the students are on a range of academic and non-academic criteria
• Evidence of outstanding student progress, relative to their start point, measured against national guidance, which leads to achievement of appropriate and recognised qualifications
• High quality teaching that delivers effective learning
• Strategies that result in improved behaviour which in turn increases engagement in learning
• Therapeutic programmes which are integral to the education programme
• Strategies that improve attendance
• Provision of positive experiences which promote the students' spiritual, social, moral and cultural development
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision

About the School

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Job Details

Headteacher (Maternity Cover) - Up to £84,000.00 per annum, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only Fixed Term - February 2027 until March 2028. The Greater Horseshoe School, Heathfield, Devon TQ12 6RH We are an independent special school for students aged 8 to 18 years old. The school is situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes. We are committed to providing the best education for students with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every student, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each student. Everything that we do is based on thoroughly understanding the needs of our students and how we can best support them in achieving positive outcomes., We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support