Headteacher

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Headteacher Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to lead Riseley Green School as our new Headteacher, shaping the future of a specialist school where every decision, every innovation and every success changes the lives of children and young people with additional needs. We're looking for an inspirational, ambitious and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding education, building high-performing teams and creating an environment where pupils and staff can flourish. As Headteacher, you'll have the autonomy to drive school improvement while benefiting from the support, expertise and investment of Outcomes First Group—one of the UK's leading providers of specialist education. If you're ready to lead with vision, inspire others and leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you. What you will be doing Provide strategic leadership, setting a clear vision that inspires excellence across every aspect of school life. Lead teaching, learning and curriculum development to ensure outstanding outcomes for every pupil. Drive continuous school improvement through effective self-evaluation, quality assurance and ambitious improvement planning. Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils and colleagues can thrive. Champion safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of child protection, wellbeing and regulatory compliance. Recruit, develop and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous professional development. Lead the effective management of school operations, budgets, resources and occupancy t