At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!Job Title: HeadteacherLocation: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham, NG6 8TLHours: 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to FridaySalary: 75,000 per annum (not pro rata)Contract: Permanent | Term Time onlyStart: February 2026UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.Bestwood Village School is entering an exciting period of growthand we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to guide our brand-new Options Autism school into its next chapter.If you are a visionary educational leader with a passion for transforming the lives of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Continuum needs and complex learning profiles, we want to hear from you.This is more than a Headteacher role. This is your opportunity to build something extraordinaryto shape a school from the ground up, grow a committed team, and create a legacy of hope, ambition, and opportunity for learners who think and learn differently.About the RoleAs Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind the schools ethos, culture, and direction. You will lead with clarity and compassion, setting standards of excellence in teaching, pastoral care, and learner experience. This is a role for someone who not only understands specialist education, but embraces itsomeone who sees potential where others may see barriers, and who believes every child deserves a chance to flourish.Within the Outcomes First Group family, you will have the platform to design and innovate. Our approach is grounded in the belief that exceptional education begins with deep understanding: knowing each pupils strengths, interests, and aspirations, and shaping a personalised journey that builds confidence, skill, independence, and wellbeing.You will empower staff to share this missionestablishing a collaborative, reflective culture where every team member is valued and trusted. You will champion both academic ambition and holistic development, ensuring that every learner is nurtured, challenged, and given the tools to thrive within and beyond school life.This role is ideal for a leader who is energised by opportunity, unafraid of challenge, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where pupils dont simply attend schoolthey belong.Who Were Looking ForWe are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader who can:Establish and lead a new school within the OFG networkTranslate vision into strategy, inspiring staff and pupils to achieve beyond expectationsShape a culture of aspiration, resilience and growthRecruit, mentor and empower a talented staff teamFoster innovation, collaboration and shared accountabilityEnsure strong safeguarding, operational excellence and compliance from day oneEssentialProven leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy HeadteacherExperience supporting pupils with diverse and complex learning or behavioural needsStrong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and school improvement practicesExperience managing budgets and school resourcesRelevant teaching qualificationIf you are excited by the challenge of building excellence, driving innovation and making a transformational differencethis is your moment. Join us. Lead with purpose. Help us change futures at Bestwood Village School.About UsBestwood Village School is a brand-new, specialist independent school in Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, providing a nurturing environment for autistic young people aged 716. With capacity for just 30 pupils, we offer a highly personalised approach to learning, ensuring every child receives the attention, support and encouragement they need to thrive.We are building something special: a place where pupils, staff and families work together to unlock potential, celebrate strengths and inspire ambition.Together at Bestwood, we ASPIRE to be the best versions of ourselves we can be.For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.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.Why join Options Autism?We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.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.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.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