School Crossing Officer

Outcomes First Group; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead a new specialist school for children and young people with SEMH and Autism in Heybridge, England. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, develop a nurturing environment, and manage a highly skilled staff team. A deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and experience in SEN leadership are essential. This role offers a competitive salary between £95,000 and £110,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Discounts in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head within SEN, SEMH, specialist or alternative provision.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour as communication.
• Clear knowledge of Ofsted frameworks for specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for a specialist SEMH/Autism school.
• Develop a trauma-informed, nurturing and ambitious environment.
• Lead operational delivery, safeguarding, quality and compliance from the outset.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Budget management

Resource management

Inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Significant SEN leadership experience

Job description

Position Overview

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

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership and clear vision for a 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 personalised, pupil‑centred pathways
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and local authorities

About You

• Experienced Headteacher or Deputy Head within SEN, SEMH, specialist or alternative provision
• Deep understanding of trauma‑informed practice and behaviour as 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 across the sector.

We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year in a row in 2025. Our culture values balance as much as impact, and we support safeguarding and welfare with robust checks and support.

Salary & Working Conditions

Location: Greater London (commutable from a wide range of London boroughs and surrounding Home Counties)

Salary: £95,000 – £110,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro‑rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Hours: Monday – Friday; Start: January 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.

Our 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial allows you to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full‑time pay.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing Matters access to mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market‑leading benefits platform, Vista, allowing you to tailor a package that suits your needs
• Wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance options
• Hundreds of discounts in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support covering enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.