Overview
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. We’re part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Upton Grange School, Slough SL3 7LR (not pro rata)
Salary: Up to £85,000.00 per annum
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: January 2026
Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils’ educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop. You will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT, including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.
Key objectives
* Outstanding outcomes for students that reflect their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
* A safe environment that protects the welfare of pupils and staff in the school.
* Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
* A motivated staff group fully engaged in achieving excellence and committed to ongoing professional development.
* Commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, cost management, and growth plans where appropriate.
* Effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
* A shared vision within the Acorn Group strategy that inspires and motivates students, staff and the school community.
Essential
* At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in a specialist school for pupils with complex communication needs.
* Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
* Willingness to extend personal and professional development
* Ability to lead with a clear vision
* Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of a school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, safety, enrollment, cost management, regulatory compliance and growth planning as appropriate
Desirable
* Completion of NPQH
* Experience of conducting performance management
* Experience of appointing, managing and inducting staff
* Experience of planning the curriculum across a range of ages and abilities
About Us
Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils. We deploy a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop learners who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work toward an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate. Upton Grange is part of the Hillingdon Grange group of schools, located over four sites, providing education from early years to KS2 and offering a unique mix of education and support for pupils within a wide spectrum of needs and abilities. Personalised teaching and learning in an autism-specific environment addresses individual needs and realises capabilities.
This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from the rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas. For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in setting and delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will undergo 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 contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” — access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* Industry-leading benefits through Vista, offering health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, 100s of discounts in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support — enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to fair, thorough and efficient recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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