Headteacher

Are you an experienced school leader who is passionate about driving high standards in teaching and learning while leading from the front?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join our Northampton Campus, providing professional leadership and day-to-day management of the school. This is a key role within OneSchool Global UK, responsible for delivering strong educational outcomes, leading staff performance, and creating a positive, high-achieving learning environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with active involvement in teaching, coaching, and the daily life of the school.

About you

• An experienced senior leader within a school setting (e.g. Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or equivalent)

• A strong classroom practitioner with the ability to model and coach outstanding teaching

• Proven experience of improving student outcomes through effective leadership of teaching and learning

• Confident in using data and assessment to drive performance and inform decision-making

• A visible, approachable leader who builds trust and credibility with staff and students

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and school leadership responsibilities

• Passionate about education, with a commitment to developing both staff and students

Why you’ll love working with us

At OneSchool Global, we’re committed to helping our educators grow, succeed, and reach their full potential. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary enhancement aligned with PayScale benchmarks.

• Staff referral scheme for OSG UK colleagues.

• Enthusiastic, motivated students who want to learn with minimal behavioural challenges.

• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.

• Ongoing professional learning opportunities through our Global Teacher Academy.

• Strong career advancement opportunities.

• Great work-life balance and a focus on well-being. No after-school or weekend sports and limited out-of-hours school activities.

• Signature pedagogy – self-directed learning framework.

• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.

About OSG

OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day running of the campus, ensuring high standards across teaching, learning, and student outcomes

• Driving continuous improvement through coaching, performance management, and development of teaching staff

• Maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement

• Using data effectively to monitor progress, set targets, and improve attainment

• Developing and delivering the school improvement plan, ensuring priorities are implemented and achieved

• Acting as a visible and approachable leader within the school community

• Building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider organisation

• Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding, statutory requirements, and independent school standards

• Contributing to the wider OneSchool Global network, sharing best practice and supporting broader initiatives

If you have any questions regarding the role please email our Talent Acquisition Partner  View email address on tes.com

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. This post will be subject to a Section 128 Prohibition from the management of independent schools check.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.