Head Of School

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Head of School Location: Parkside House School, Backworth, NE27 0AB Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £65,000 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 At Parkside House School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are seeking an exceptional Head of School to lead our specialist provision into its next exciting chapter — a passionate and ambitious leader who can inspire staff, champion safeguarding and create a culture where pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This is more than a leadership position — it’s your opportunity to shape the future of a school, influence lives every day and make a lasting difference to children and young people with additional needs. As Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of school life, ensuring outstanding standards in education, wellbeing, safeguarding and school improvement. You’ll lead a dedicated and talented team, drive a positive and aspirational culture, and ensure the school continues to deliver high-quality, therapeutic and engaging learning experiences for every pupil. Working closely with families, local authorities and external partners, you’ll play a vital role in building strong relationships and ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed. What You’ll Do As part of our committed team, you will: Leading the school to deliver exceptional outcomes across academic, social and personal development Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils and staff can flourish Driving excellence in teaching, learning, behaviour and therapeutic support Leading, developing and motivating staff through