Outcomes First Group
Assistant Headteacher
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Assistant Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you an ambitious educational leader ready to make a lasting impact? At Baston House School, we are seeking a ** visionary Assistant Headteacher** to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with classroom practice, driving outstanding teaching, curriculum innovation and pupil outcomes across the school.
If you’re passionate about educational excellence, developing others, and creating opportunities for every child to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
What You Will Be Doing
As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a central role in driving our school’s vision forward:
- Lead and champion high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum development across the school.
- Drive pupil attainment, progress, and achievement through effective use of data and quality assurance.
- Support the strategic leadership and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
- Lead curriculum innovation, ensuring learning pathways meet the needs of all pupils and statutory requirements.
- Deliver and model outstanding classroom practice through a teaching commitment of up to 50%.
- Line manage, coach, and develop teachers and middle leaders to maximise performance and professional growth.
- Lead staff training and professional development to embed best practice and continuous improvement.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, external agencies, and the wider community while promoting a positive and aspirational school culture.
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What You Will Bring
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds QTS, a recognised Degree, and NPQSL (or equivalent leadership qualification).
- Is an inspiring educational leader with a passion for teaching, learning, and curriculum excellence.
- Has strong experience analysing data and using insights to drive school improvement and pupil outcomes.
- Can motivate, develop, and support colleagues to achieve their full potential.
- Is an excellent communicator, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, families, and external partners.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Is committed to inclusion, high expectations, and achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.
About Us
Baston House School is an independent day specialist school in Bromley, Kent, supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated needs. We provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, where pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life.
Our focus is on developing:
- Academic skills
- Social understanding
- Emotional wellbeing
- Independence
Every pupil here achieves positive outcomes and prepares for their next steps. By fostering a strong sense of community and personalised learning, we ensure every pupil is valuable, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
For over 19 years, Options Autism (part of Outcomes First Group) has delivered specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of a pioneering organisation, we’re committed to innovative, evidence-based approaches to drive meaningful, measurable outcomes.
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We’re proud to have been officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running in 2025.
Why Join Us?
- Every day, you’ll make a real difference by supporting pupils and vulnerable young adults.
- We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will require a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits:
Financial & Retirement:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
Wellbeing & Support:
- “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 (enhanced maternity/paternity leave & 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 a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Delays or changes in the compliance process may affect application timelines. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks.
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