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Assistant Headteacher
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Assistant Headteacher
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Position: Assistant Headteacher Location: Tile House School, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AN Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent | Term time only Start: April 2027
UK Applicants only. (This role does not offer sponsorship.)
About the Role
This is an incredible opportunity to join the founding leadership team at Tile House School, a brand-new specialist school opening in Buckinghamshire. As Assistant Headteacher, you will collaborate with the Headteacher to establish an outstanding provision for children and young people with Autism and additional needs. Combining strategic leadership with 70% teaching commitment, this role offers the chance to:
- Shape the culture, curriculum and future of the school from day one.
- Role model excellence through outstanding classroom practice while inspiring colleagues.
- Play a pivotal role in building a school where every pupil thrives.
If you’re an ambitious leader with a passion for inclusive education and a drive to make a lasting impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Headteacher in establishing the school’s vision, values and strategic direction.
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership through classroom pedagogy, balancing teaching commitments with broader excellence across the school.
- Drive high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development to ensure every pupil achieves their potential.
- Champion inclusive practice, providing personalised, ambitious and engaging learning experiences for SEND pupils.
- Develop and coach staff through performance management, professional learning, and leadership opportunities.
- Embed operational systems, safeguarding protocols and efficient procedures to ensure a safe and functional school.
- Collaborate with families, local authorities and multidisciplinary partners to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
- Drive whole-school improvement, fostering the school’s culture, standards and long-term success.
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About You
We’re seeking an accomplished leader with:
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification. ✅ PGCE/equivalent teaching qualification (NPQH desirable). ✅ Leadership experience (preferably in special needs or mainstream education). ✅ A passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for young people with Autism and additional needs. ✅ Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and commitment to supporting pupils, colleagues and families. ✅ Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships across the school community. ✅ Resilience, reflective practice and a drive for continuous improvement. ✅ A commitment to coaching, mentoring and collaborative leadership. ✅ A strong safeguarding ethos, with a dedication to promoting the welfare of every child.
About Tile House School
Tile House School is a brand-new specialist school under Acorn Education, launching April 2027. We will serve pupils with SEMH needs (upmu to 72 pupils), aged 5–16, offering personalised support to help them build confidence, resilience and positive futures.
At the core of our mission is a nurturing, inclusive learning environment designed to empower each young person to succeed.
About Acorn Education & Outcomes First Group
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- Part of Acorn Education, a leader in specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- As a UK Top 20 training provider for teachers and leaders (2024)。
- In 2025, Outcomes First Group was certified a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running, proving our commitment to workplace culture, support and development.
- Delivers evidence-based, innovative approaches to education that drive measurable progress.
Why Join Us?
Our focus is always on pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring that every effort we make directly impacts their ability to thrive.
- Part of a meaningful mission that prioritises wellbeing and positive outcomes for young people.
- Safeguarding commitment: All applicants undergo social media checks, and successful candidates complete a fully enhanced DBS.
Employee Benefits
Wellbeing-First Policy (“Your Wellbeing Matters”) – 🔹 Guaranteed mental health support. 🔹 Physical health checks for employees.
Financial & Professional Support 🗣 Life Assurance 💡 Pansion scheme (with options to increase contributions) 🏦 Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of discounts for UK and international shopping, dining and leisure
- 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 an overwhelmingly high volume of suitable applications.
Applicants for this role must have full entitlement to work in the UK.
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