Job Description
Job Title: Headteacher \n Bestwood Village School, Nottingham, NG6 8TL \n Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time only \n Bestwood Village School is entering an exciting period of growth—and we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to guide our brand-new Options Autism school into its next chapter. \n 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. \n This is more than a Headteacher role.
This is your opportunity to build something extraordinary—to 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. \n As Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind the school’s 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 it—someone who sees potential where others may see barriers, and who believes every child deserves a chance to flourish. \n Our approach is grounded in the belief that exceptional education begins with deep understanding: knowing each pupil’s strengths, interests, and a...