Assistant Headteacher - Achievement and Careers

Location: Beeston

At Outcomes First Schools we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title:

Assistant Head
- Achievement and Careers

Location:

Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £45,000 per annum    (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
At   Hemlock   Stone   School,   we   believe   success   looks   different   for   every   student.
For some,  it's   achieving   qualifications   they   never   thought   possible.
For   others,   it's   gaining   confidence,   independence,   employability   skills   or   securing   a   positive   destination   beyond   school.
We're   looking   for   an   ambitious   and   forward-thinking   Assistant   Headteacher   -   Achievement   &   Careers   to   join   our   Senior   Leadership   Team   and   lead   one   of   the   most   important   aspects   of   our   provision:
ensuring   every   student   leaves   us   equipped   for   a   successful   future.
This   is   an   opportunity   to   shape   whole-school   strategy,   drive   improvement   and   create   meaningful   pathways   that   help   young   people   move   confidently   into   further   education,   employment   and   adulthood.
If   you're   a   passionate   leader   who   believes   achievement   is   about   more   than   exam   results   and   wants   to   make   a   genuine   difference   to   the   life   chances   of   young   people   with   additional   needs,   we'd   love   to   hear   from   you.
What you'll be doing:
Lead whole-school strategy for achievement, assessment, qualifications and careers.
Drive improvements in student progress, attainment and destination outcomes.
Develop an outstanding careers and employability programme that prepares students for life beyond school.
Embed meaningful careers education across the curriculum.
Use assessment and performance data to identify priorities and raise standards.
Support and develop high-quality teaching and learning through coaching, monitoring and professional development.
Lead on qualification pathways, examinations and accreditation opportunities.
Contribute to school improvement planning and strategic decision-making as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Build strong partnerships with families, employers, colleges and external agencies to expand opportunities for students.
Who we're looking for:
We're seeking an inspirational educational leader who combines strategic thinking with a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive.
Significant teaching and leadership experience within education.
A proven track record of driving improvement and raising outcomes.
Strong expertise in assessment, data analysis and school improvement.
Experience supporting students with SEND, including SEMH, Autism and complex needs.
A sound understanding of EHCPs, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
The ability to inspire, coach and develop colleagues.
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
The confidence to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day visibility across the school.
GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
QTS (desirable).
About Us
Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 students, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.
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,…