Consultant Executive Head Teacher
Orion Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC, immediate start preferred
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £88,951.00 - £105,595.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale L23 - L30 depending on experience
Consultant Executive Head Teacher job summary
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, talented, and inspirational senior leader who is dedicated to working with children and young people with SEND to join a thriving and successful Special Multi Academy Trust, the largest in Oxfordshire. The Trust is continuing to grow, with two free special schools in the pre-opening stage, and we are now looking for a Consultant Head Teacher to join us in this next stage of our development.
Orion Academy currently offers places to 74 students, and the roll of the school will rise steadily over the next two years to cater for 108 students, aged from 10 to 18 years. Students attend from throughout the county, and transfer from our SEND feeder school, Northern House Academy, and from mainstream primary and secondary schools. Our facilities offer a wide range of exciting curriculum and vocational opportunities to learners, and a fantastic working environment.
All students who attend Orion Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan, which describes their special needs. The Academy provides education for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and Cognition and Learning Needs.
Students are taught through a differentiated and bespoke curriculum designed to enhance their personal and social development and academic achievement. We have a strong intent to ensure our students leave with the personal characteristics to thrive in their communities. Classes are taught in a way that allows for innovation and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The Academy provides a range of support for our students through our Academy Community Learning Team, which consists of youth workers, therapeutic and pastoral workers.
As our Consultant Executive Head Teacher, you will have the opportunity to drive forward our ambitious plans for school improvement at Orion Academy, transforming the lives of our pupils and adding further impact to our inspiring culture and environment. You will provide strong and committed leadership ensuring a journey of rapid improvement and continuous development. You will equally ensure that curriculum innovation, workforce development and a culture of high expectation continues to evolve to deliver sustainable positive change.
As the role develops, you will then extend your influence, skills, and expertise as a system leader across other schools within the Trust, working with school leaders to help bring out the best in every student. Our dedicated team is relentlessly committed to having a transformative impact on the lives of our learners, achieving this through a challenging, tailored, wider curriculum, and fostering enjoyment in learning for life.
We’re looking for a Consultant Executive Head Teacher who is passionate about special educational needs and disabilities, has the highest expectations and care for diverse groups of learners, and a capacity to inspire those around them. Naturally, you will be driven by a strong moral purpose to strive for excellence and outstanding outcomes for students with SEND. You will be dedicated to the promotion of the Trust’s vision and values and will use these as your guiding principles in your actions and decision making.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application via the My New Term portal.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CV’s cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online application form to be considered for this position
Closing Date: Friday 10 July, 2026 5pm
Interviews to be held on Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Full details about this role can be found in our candidate information pack.
At The Gallery Trust, inclusion is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcome, respected, and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or have any additional needs that may require adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. We are very happy to talk with you about what would help you feel comfortable and able to perform at your best. This might include providing information in alternative formats, allowing extra time, or making practical adjustments to the process. You can contact our recruitment team in confidence at application@thegallerytrust.co.uk or by calling 01865 557004. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Applying for the job
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Orion Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 10 to 18
- School size
- 74 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 10 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Orion Academy website
Orion Academy currently offers places to 94 students, and the roll of the school will rise steadily over the next three years to cater for 108 students, aged from 10 to 18 years. Students attend from throughout the county, and transfer from our SEND feeder school, Northern House Academy, and from mainstream primary and secondary schools. All students who attend Orion Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan, which describes their special needs and drives their educational provision.
Students are taught through a differentiated and bespoke curriculum designed to enhance their personal and social development and academic achievement. We have a strong intent to ensure our students leave with the personal characteristics to thrive in their communities. Classes are taught in stages, not necessarily age, allowing innovation and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The Academy provides support for our students with social and emotional needs through our Academy Community Learning Team, which consists of youth workers, therapeutic and pastoral workers.
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