Headteacher – Specialist SEMH &
Autism School North
West - England Salary: Up to
£85,000 per annum (dependent on
experience, not pro
rata) Contract: Permanent |
Term Time Only Hours:
Monday–Friday Start: February
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
#team OFG . The
Opportunity This is not just a
Headship. It's a once-in-a-career opportunity to create something
truly special.
We are seeking an exceptional and
visionary Headteacher to bring a specialist school to
life—supporting children and young people with SEMH, Autism and
associated needs. From the very first day, you will shape the
culture, values and direction of a school designed around
understanding, compassion and ambition.
This is
your chance to build a setting where pupils who may have struggled
elsewhere finally feel safe, understood and empowered to
succeed.
As Headteacher, you will have the rare
opportunity to:

Design and develop a
specialist school from the ground up
Embed
therapeutic, trauma-informed practice at the heart of
learning
Create a culture where wellbeing,
safety and progress go hand in hand
Lead,
inspire and grow a high-calibre multidisciplinary
team
Build a school where pupils belong, thrive
and achieve their potential
Make a lasting
impact that will be felt for
generations If you're driven by
purpose and excited by the idea of building something meaningful,
this role offers true professional
legacy.
What You'll
Do
Provide strategic
leadership and a clear, inspiring vision for a specialist SEMH and
Autism setting
Create a nurturing, ambitious
and trauma-informed environment where behaviour is understood as
communication
Lead on safeguarding, quality,
compliance and operational excellence from day
one
Recruit, develop and inspire a passionate,
skilled staff team
Work in close partnership
with therapists and specialists to deliver highly personalised
pathways
Build trusted relationships with
parents, carers and local
authorities About
You We're seeking a leader who
brings heart, resilience and expertise in equal
measure:

An experienced Headteacher or
Deputy Headteacher within SEN, SEMH, specialist or alternative
provision
A deep understanding of
trauma-informed practice and inclusive
education
Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks
for specialist settings
Proven ability in
budget management, resource planning and leading
change
A passionate advocate for high
expectations and aspirational outcomes for every
pupil
Qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with
significant SEN leadership
experience If you're inspired by the
opportunity to change lives, shape futures and build a school where
every child matters, 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,
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. 4 DWW
will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full
complement of staff – so there's never been a more exciting time to
join us #team OFG! 4 DWW 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. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout,
Outcomes First Group does 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. #1