Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development, Well-being and Careers in Leicester

– this role does not offer sponsorship

Join a Brand-New School and Shape Its Future

Miller House School has opened its doors for the very first time—this is your chance to be there from the beginning. Are you a passionate, visionary leader who believes that education is about more than results? Do you want to champion wellbeing, personal development and future pathways, ensuring every young person leaves school confident, resilient and ready for the world ahead?

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to lead Personal Development, Wellbeing and Careers at the heart of our school. This is a senior leadership role for someone ready to make a lasting impact on students, staff and the wider community.

If you’re ready to make a genuine, lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping school culture and driving excellence across PSHE, wellbeing and careers education. You will design, lead and embed a high-quality personal development offer that meets the diverse needs of our students and prepares them for life beyond school.

You will combine strategic vision with hands‑on leadership – inspiring staff, analysing impact, strengthening safeguarding practice and ensuring our provision is ambitious, inclusive and future‑focused.

As Assistant Headteacher for Personal Development, Wellbeing and Careers, you will:

• Lead and innovate our whole‑school approach to personal development, wellbeing and careers education
• Embed careers and personal development across the curriculum, ensuring relevance, progression and aspiration for all learners
• Champion high‑quality teaching and learning, supporting staff through coaching, CPD, lesson observations and learning walks
• Use data intelligently, working with the Deputy Headteacher to track progress, evaluate impact and report effectively to governors
• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring safeguarding is robust, proactive and embedded in daily practice
• Shape policy and practice, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and best practice in PSHE/RSE, wellbeing and careers
• Lead social and emotional development, supporting SEND processes, EHCPs and personalised pathways for students
• Strengthen partnerships with parents, carers, external agencies, employers and the wider community
• Inspire and develop staff, modelling high expectations, collaboration and a strong commitment to professional growth

Strategic Leadership

You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to:

• Drive the school’s vision, values and improvement priorities
• Lead and evaluate key areas of the school improvement plan
• Support performance management, staff deployment and succession planning
• Ensure resources are used effectively to maximise impact and value for money
• Represent the school confidently to governors, inspectors and external partners

Who We’re Looking For

You are:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• At least 5 years teaching experience
• A values‑driven leader with a strong moral purpose
• Passionate about student wellbeing, inclusion and aspiration
• An excellent communicator who can motivate, challenge and inspire
• Confident using data to inform strategy and improvement
• Committed to safeguarding, equality and high professional standards
• Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping school culture and outcomes

About Us

Miller House School is a brand‑new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co‑educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress.

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 Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 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.