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Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £85,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
All applicants should have a Full UK Driving Licence
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW ) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead Bramfield House School at a pivotal stage of its journey — shaping culture, driving improvement, and creating lasting impact for children and young people with specialist educational needs.
As Headteacher, you will combine strategic vision with visible leadership, setting high expectations while empowering staff to deliver exceptional outcomes. You will have the autonomy to lead improvement, supported by a strong national organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.
You will:
- Champion outstanding pupil outcomes, ensuring high-quality teaching, meaningful therapeutic integration, and a curriculum that enables every young person to succeed.
- Inspire and develop your team, building a positive, accountable culture where staff feel motivated, valued, and empowered.
- Create a safe and inclusive environment, embedding safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality into everyday practice.
- Lead with confidence through inspection and compliance, maintaining excellence against Independent Special School and Ofsted standards.
- Build a high-performing workforce, attracting, developing, and retaining talented professionals through clear expectations and strategic CPD.
- Drive sustainable school performance, overseeing admissions, occupancy, and financial management to secure long-term stability.
- Lead strategic improvement, using data, reflection, and clear planning to deliver measurable progress.
- Embed a shared vision, aligning the school community with Outcomes First Group’s mission to improve lives through education.
About You
You are an ambitious and values-led leader who wants more than operational success — you want to make a genuine difference.
You will bring:
- A Full UK Driving Licence
- A degree in a relevant field
- NPQH qualification
- Strong understanding of education legislation and special education frameworks
- Deep commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
- Confidence in leading schools through Ofsted frameworks and inspection readiness
- The ability to inspire trust, build relationships, and lead positive change
About Us
Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.
This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils 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 pupils 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
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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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