Executive Headteacher in Bradford - Leadership & School Development

Are you looking to start your career as a Executive Headteacher in Bradford - Leadership & School Development in Bradford? Outcomes First Group is currently hiring local talent for this position!

Summary

Headteacher position at Bradford Beacon School, a growing specialist school for children aged 4-11 with autism and complex needs. This role offers the opportunity to shape the school's culture, team, and direction. Suitable for experienced Headteachers or ambitious Deputy Headteachers ready for Headship.

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Headteacher

Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: ASAP
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of a growing specialist school.

Bradford Beacon School opened in September 2025 and is now entering an exciting phase of growth and development.

We're looking for an ambitious, passionate school leader who wants to make a genuine impact. Someone who is excited by the opportunity to shape a school's culture, develop a team, influence its direction and create something exceptional for children with autism and complex needs. This could be your next challenge.

Or perhaps it's the opportunity you've been waiting for to take your first step into Headship.

Could this be your next move?

Whether you're an experienced Headteacher looking for a fresh challenge or an established Deputy Headteacher ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

We recognise that great Headteachers develop through different routes. Whilst an NPQH qualification would be advantageous, what matters most is your ability to inspire others, lead with purpose, and demonstrate the experience and potential to thrive in Headship.

You will be supported by experienced colleagues across Outcomes First Group, with access to coaching, development and a wider network of specialist educational expertise.

About Bradford Beacon School

Bradford Beacon is a new specialist independent school for children aged 4–11 years with autism, often alongside complex learning, communication and sensory needs.

Our purpose-built, newly refurbished environment has been thoughtfully designed to help every child feel safe, understood and empowered to thrive.

Our broad and balanced curriculum goes beyond academic achievement. We focus on communication, emotional regulation, sensory processing, social interaction, independence and essential life skills – ensuring every student has the opportunity to make meaningful progress.

Having opened in September 2025, the foundations are in place. Now comes the exciting part: developing what Bradford Beacon can become.

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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Benefits

  • Life Insurance

Responsibilities

Shape the future of a growing specialist school, inspire others, lead with purpose, develop a team, influence the school's direction, and create an exceptional environment for children with autism and complex needs. Lead the school through its exciting phase of growth and development.

Key Aspects

Shaping a new specialist school, leadership, autism and complex needs, growth and development, inspiration, impact.

Apply for this Headteacher in Bradford role today via Placed.

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