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Outcomes First Group; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new specialist school for children with SEMH and Autism in Tonbridge. This is an outstanding opportunity to create a nurturing and ambitious environment and deliver pupil-centered pathways. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in SEN leadership, a clear vision for inclusive education, and commitment to wellbeing. The role offers a competitive salary of £95,000 – £110,000, along with an exceptional benefits package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Four-day working week trial

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Family growth support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Head in SEN, SEMH, or specialist provision.
• Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings.
• Experience in inclusive education and achieving aspirational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and a clear vision for the specialist school.
• Lead operational delivery, safeguarding, quality, and compliance.
• Recruit and inspire a highly skilled staff team.

Skills

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Behavioural communication skills

Budget management

Leadership in SEN

Education

Qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

We are opening a brand‑new specialist school for children and young people with SEMH, Autism and associated needs and are looking for an exceptional Headteacher to bring it to life.

This is a rare chance to shape a school from the ground up, embed therapeutic, trauma‑informed practice from day one, build a culture where wellbeing, safety and progress sit at the heart of everything, lead and inspire a talented multidisciplinary team, and create a place where pupils who may have struggled elsewhere can belong, thrive and succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and a clear vision for the specialist SEMH/Autism school.
• Develop a trauma‑informed, nurturing and ambitious environment.
• Lead operational delivery, safeguarding, quality and compliance from the outset.
• Recruit, inspire and develop a highly skilled staff team.
• Work closely with therapy colleagues to deliver pupil‑centred pathways and person‑centred care.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and local authorities.
• Support the development of underpinning curricula and learning programmes for the school.

About You

• Experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head within SEN, SEMH, specialist or alternative provision.
• Deep understanding of trauma‑informed practice and behavioural communication.
• Clear knowledge of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings.
• Skilled in budget, resource and change management.
• Committed to inclusive education and aspirational outcomes for every pupil.
• Qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with significant SEN leadership experience.

Why Join Outcomes First Group?

At Outcomes First Group every day brings the chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer outstanding career development and access to a network of exceptional leaders.

Benefits

• Four‑day working week trial – work one day less each week while receiving full‑time pay.
• Competitive salary: £95,000 – £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to a wide range of mental health services.
• Cycle to Work scheme and electric car purchase scheme.
• Family growth support covering enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
• Market‑leading benefits package, Vista, with hundreds of discounts across the UK and abroad.

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only).

Location: Greater London, commutable from a wide range of London boroughs and surrounding Home Counties.

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