Headteacher

Keys Group; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead their new Online School. The successful candidate will oversee strategic and operational leadership, ensuring a high-quality, trauma-informed educational environment. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status and substantial senior leadership experience, ideally in an online or special education setting. EPIC benefits include enhanced pension, generous referral bonuses, and fully funded training opportunities.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life assurance

Fully funded training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a school or online setting required.
• Strong knowledge of SEND and therapeutic approaches essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Online School.
• Establish an inclusive school culture and ensure high-quality teaching.
• Lead safeguarding and pupil wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Strategic and operational leadership

Knowledge of safeguarding

Commitment to inclusive practice

Experience in online education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH or equivalent

Job description

Keys Group is launching an accredited Online School designed to support children and young people for whom physical school attendance is not possible. Combining academic excellence with trauma-informed, flexible online delivery, this school will set a new standard in inclusive education.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Headteacher to establish and lead this pioneering provision, shaping its vision, culture, and practice from the outset.

The Role

• Reporting to the Director of Education Services, the Headteacher will:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Online School
• Establish a strong, inclusive, and trauma-informed school culture
• Ensure high-quality teaching, curriculum, and assessment
• Lead safeguarding, SEND provision and pupil wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Build strong partnerships with families, professionals, and stakeholders
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification
• Senior leadership experience in a school, special school, or online setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulation, and inspection frameworks
• A clear commitment to inclusive, ethical, and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of online education or school start-up
• Knowledge of SEND and therapeutic approaches

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Salary Salary: Competitive and negotiable, plus bonus on successful completion of probation.