Package Description

Headteacher – Keys Online School
Keys Group

Keys Group is launching an innovative accredited Online School designed to support children and young people for whom attending a physical school is not possible. Combining academic excellence with trauma-informed, flexible online learning, this new provision will set a benchmark for inclusive, accessible education.

We are seeking an experienced, visionary and values-driven Headteacher to establish and lead this pioneering school. This is a unique opportunity to shape the school’s strategy, culture and educational approach from the ground up, ensuring exceptional outcomes for pupils with complex needs.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Education Services, the Headteacher will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and grow this innovative online provision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and day-to-day operational management of the Online School

• Establishing a strong, inclusive and trauma-informed school culture

• Ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the provision

• Leading safeguarding, SEND provision and pupil wellbeing to the highest standards

• Ensuring full compliance with regulatory, inspection and accreditation requirements

• Developing strong partnerships with families, professionals and key stakeholders

• Building effective working relationships with Local Authorities and colleagues across Keys Group

This role is primarily remote, with national travel required for meetings, including regular visits to our Birmingham and Ipswich offices.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• NPQH or equivalent senior leadership qualification

• Significant senior leadership experience within a school, special school, alternative provision or online setting

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory and inspection frameworks

• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive, ethical and trauma-informed practice

• Experience of online education, digital learning environments, or school start-up/development

• Knowledge and understanding 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 as 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.

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