Headteacher

Headteacher – New Specialist SEMH & Autism School

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

How would you like to get paid for five days… but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe great leadership happens when people have the time, space and wellbeing to do their best work.
That’s why we are proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial — giving you the opportunity to work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while receiving full-time pay.

Many of our schools already operate the 4

DWW; others will adopt it as staffing grows. Whichever setting you join, you’ll be part of a culture that values balance just as much as impact.

There has never been a better time to join #teamOFG.

The Opportunity

We are opening a brand-new, specialist school for children and young people with SEMH, Autism and associated needs — and we 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
• Create a place where pupils who may have struggled elsewhere can belong, thrive and succeed

If you are driven by impact and excited by the idea of building something meaningful, this role offers true legacy.

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

We’re looking for a leader who brings heart as much as expertise:

• 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

If you want to make a difference where it matters most — and help shape the future of a brand-new school — we would love to hear from you.

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 our organisation.

You will be joining passionate, values-driven colleagues who share your belief in excellence — supported by a collaborative community that empowers you to lead with confidence, innovation, and impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll start each day knowing your work is making a significant positive difference.

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

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks

Our market-leading benefits platform, Vista, allows you to tailor a package that suits your needs, including:

• A wide range of health,…