Assistant Headteacher - Achievement and Careers

Job description

At Outcomes First Schools we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work 

Job Title:  Assistant Head- Achievement and Careers 
Location:  Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:      £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Hemlock Stone School, we believe success looks different for every student.

For some, it's achieving qualifications they never thought possible. For others, it's gaining confidence, independence, employability skills or securing a positive destination beyond school.

We're looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher - Achievement & Careers to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead one of the most important aspects of our provision: ensuring every student leaves us equipped for a successful future.

This is an opportunity to shape whole-school strategy, drive improvement and create meaningful pathways that help young people move confidently into further education, employment and adulthood.

If you're a passionate leader who believes achievement is about more than exam results and wants to make a genuine difference to the life chances of young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead whole-school strategy for achievement, assessment, qualifications and careers.
• Drive improvements in student progress, attainment and destination outcomes.
• Develop an outstanding careers and employability programme that prepares students for life beyond school.
• Embed meaningful careers education across the curriculum.
• Use assessment and performance data to identify priorities and raise standards.
• Support and develop high-quality teaching and learning through coaching, monitoring and professional development.
• Lead on qualification pathways, examinations and accreditation opportunities.
• Contribute to school improvement planning and strategic decision-making as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Build strong partnerships with families, employers, colleges and external agencies to expand opportunities for students.

Who we’re looking for:

We're seeking an inspirational educational leader who combines strategic thinking with a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive.

• Significant teaching and leadership experience within education.
• A proven track record of driving improvement and raising outcomes.
• Strong expertise in assessment, data analysis and school improvement.
• Experience supporting students with SEND, including SEMH, Autism and complex needs.
• A sound understanding of EHCPs, the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive practice.
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop colleagues.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• The confidence to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day visibility across the school.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• QTS (desirable).

About Us

Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 students, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students 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 students 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.

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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