Job ID: S-U-7097 - Headteacher

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balanceJob Title: HeadteacherLocation: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QFSalary: Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pmContract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: September 2026UK applicants only.

This role does not offer sponsorship.About the RoleThis is a rare opportunity to lead Riseley Green School as our new Headteacher, shaping the future of a specialist school where every decision, every innovation and every success changes the lives of children and young people with additional needs.We're looking for an inspirational, ambitious and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding education, building high-performing teams and creating an environment where pupils and staff can flourish.As Headteacher, you'll have the autonomy to drive school improvement while benefiting from the support, expertise and investment of Outcomes First Group—one of the UK's leading providers of specialist education.If you're ready to lead with vision, inspire others and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.What you will be doingProvide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision that inspires excellence across every aspect of school life.Lead teaching, learning and curriculum development to ensure outstanding outcomes for every pupil.Drive continuous school improvement through effective self-evaluation, quality assurance and ambitious improvement planning.Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils and colleagues can thrive.Champion safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of child protection, wellbeing and regulatory compliance.Recruit, develop and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous professional development.Lead the effective management of school operations, budgets, resources and occupancy to ensure long-term sustainability.Build strong relationships with families, local authorities, external professionals and Outcomes First Group colleagues to deliver exceptional outcomes for every child.About YouWe're looking for a leader who is:Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a degree and the NPQH.An experienced senior leader with a successful track record of school improvement and raising standards.Passionate about delivering outstanding education for children and young people with additional needs.An inspirational leader who motivates, develops and empowers others to achieve their very best.Highly knowledgeable in safeguarding, curriculum leadership, Ofsted and DfE

Requirements

.A strategic thinker with strong operational, financial and organisational leadership skills.An exceptional communicator who builds trusted relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners.Committed to creating an inclusive culture where every pupil and colleague feels valued, supported and able to succeed.About UsRiseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 pupils.We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child’s needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.

Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills.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