Headteacher

Job Details

Position: Headteacher
Location: Tile House School, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AN
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term time only
Start: January 2027

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to become the Founding Headteacher of Tile House School, an exciting new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire.

As our Headteacher, you'll do far more than lead a school-you'll create one. From building an exceptional team and establishing an inspiring culture to shaping the curriculum and setting the highest standards, you'll have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy from day one.

Supported by the expertise and resources of Outcomes First Group, you'll lead a school where innovation, inclusion and ambition combine to transform the lives of children and young people with Autism and additional needs.

If you're an inspirational leader ready to build something exceptional, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide strategic leadership, establishing the vision, culture and direction of our brand-new specialist school.
• Recruit, inspire and develop a high performing team, creating a positive culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the design and delivery of an ambitious, therapeutic and needs led curriculum that enables every pupil to thrive.
• Drive outstanding standards in teaching, learning, safeguarding and pupil outcomes across the school.
• Ensure full compliance with DfE, Ofsted, Independent School Standards and all statutory requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with pupils, families, local authorities and external professionals to support excellent outcomes and sustainable growth.
• Oversee admissions, financial performance, operational management and resource planning to ensure the long term success of the school.
• Lead continuous school improvement, using data, self evaluation and innovation to deliver exceptional educational experiences.

About You

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE (or equivalent) and NPQH (or is working towards it).
• Has substantial senior leadership experience within a special or mainstream school, ideally including Headship or Deputy Headship.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with Autism, SEND and additional needs.
• Thrives on creating new opportunities, building high performing teams and leading transformational change.
• Is an inspirational leader who motivates, develops and empowers others to achieve excellence.
• Has strong strategic, financial and operational leadership skills with experience of school improvement and quality assurance.
• Builds outstanding relationships with pupils, families, local authorities and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Is fully committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and creating a culture where every child can flourish.

About us

Tile House School is a brand-new specialist school, part of Acorn Education, opening in April 2027. The school will provide a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for up to 72 pupils with SEMH needs.

Designed for young people aged 5-16, Tile House School will offer personalised support to help every learner thrive. This exciting new provision is committed to building confidence, resilience, and positive futures.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

Why Join Us

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support