Headteacher

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Job Title:

Headteacher

Location:

Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ

Hours:

40 hours per week |   Monday - Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:
Up to £85,000 per annum  (depending on experience,     not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: ASAP
UK applicants only  no sponsorship available
About the Role
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Lives.
This is more than a Headteacher role, it's an opportunity to shape futures, inspire a dedicated team, and create life-changing opportunities for children with autism and additional needs.
At Bradford Beacon School, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. We're looking for an exceptional, visionary leader with specialist expertise in primary education and autism to lead our school into its next exciting chapter. You'll create an environment where children feel safe, understood and empowered to achieve more than they ever thought possible, while building a culture where staff are inspired, supported and able to flourish.
As part of Outcomes First Group,one of the UK's leading providers of specialist education, you'll have the freedom to lead with creativity and ambition, backed by the support of an experienced regional leadership team, sector-leading professional development and a network of specialist schools committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact, not only on the lives of the children and families you serve, but on the future of a growing specialist primary school. If you're an ambitious, compassionate leader with a proven track record inprimary autism education, and you're ready to build something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you.
What Youll Be Doing
Provide inspirational leadership, setting the vision and strategic direction for the school.
Lead a specialist primary curriculum that enables pupils with autism to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Drive continuous school improvement through outstanding teaching, high expectations and evidence-based practice.
Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, understood and able to achieve their potential.
Lead and develop a talented multidisciplinary team, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous professional development.
Champion safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of pupil welfare, compliance and quality.
Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities and external professionals to secure the very best outcomes for pupils.
Oversee the operational, financial and strategic management of the school, supporting sustainable growth and excellence
About you
We're looking for an exceptional leader who has:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)  essential.
Significant leadership experience within a specialist Primary school or Primary SEND setting.
Extensive experience leading and developing provision for children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
A strong understanding of specialist primary education, including adapting curriculum and teaching approaches to meet the needs of autistic pupils.
A proven track record of driving school improvement and raising standards.
Experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams.
Strong strategic, operational and financial leadership skills.
An excellent understanding of safeguarding, curriculum leadership and statutory compliance.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with pupils, families, local authorities and multidisciplinary professionals.
A relentless commitment to inclusion, innovation and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.
About Us
Bradford Beacon School, opened in September 2025, is a brand-new specialist independent school for children aged 411 with autism and associated complex needs. Set in a purpose-built, thoughtfully refurbished environment, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting where every child feels valued. Pupils follow a broad, enriched curriculum that develops communication, social, emotional, and life skills alongside academic achievement.

With personalised teaching and therapeutic support from a dedicated staff and clinical team, every childs individual needs are met. As the school grows to 42 pupils over the next two years, there is an exciting opportunity to help shape its inclusive, supportive culture. Bradford Beacon celebrates every step of progress, empowering pupils to reach their full potential and thrive.
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