Assistant Headteacher – New Barn School, Newbury
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HZ
Hours: 40 hours/week | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30–16:30 | Wed 8:30–17:00
Contract: Permanent | Term Time | Start: Jan 2026
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Get paid for five days, work just four.
At Outcomes First Group, wellbeing comes first. Our 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial lets you work one day less per week while still receiving full pay. Many schools have already adopted it — and more are joining soon. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
About the Role
New Barn School is seeking a dynamic, compassionate Assistant Headteacher to join our thriving community. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher to:
Lead curriculum innovation tailored to pupils with SEMH challenges
Drive assessment and progress with data-informed strategies
Champion behaviour & pastoral care to create a safe, nurturing environment
Develop and inspire staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional growth
Strengthen community partnerships to expand opportunities for pupils
Provide strategic leadership across the school
This is a chance to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.
Who We’re Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Full UK Driving Licence
Proven experience in senior or middle leadership
Track record of improving outcomes and teaching quality
Outstanding classroom practitioner across multiple key stages
Exceptional communicator, organiser, and team motivator
Passion for inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
About Us
New Barn School serves boys and girls aged 6–19 with SEMH needs, using a broad curriculum enriched by outdoor learning, forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. Commutable from Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.
We are part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, leaders in specialist education.
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.
Benefits
Life Assurance & pension scheme
Mental & physical health support through Your Wellbeing Matters
Flexible Benefits Platform – discounts, insurance, Cycle to Work, Electric Car scheme, critical illness cover
Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave & fertility treatment
*Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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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