Position: Headteacher
Location: Tilewood 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 Tilewood 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
We're looking for someone who:
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
Tilewood School is a brand-new specialist school, part of Options Autism, 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.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 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 the 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.
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
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.
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Salary description
£85000.00 - £85000.00 per year