Headteacher
Baskerville School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9TS29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £109,275.00 - £126,517.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
Baskerville School is a specialist secondary school serving 190 students aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder which has built a reputation for excellence over many years.
We deeply value each student as an individual. Our holistic, aspirational approach enables students to make positive contributions to our school community while preparing them for future enjoyment and fulfilment. Every student receives a personalized curriculum built through real-life, meaningful experiences. We thoroughly understand each student's unique autism profile, strengths, and needs, allowing us to scaffold teaching and experiences that promote deep learning through flexible, responsive activities.
The governing body seek an experienced senior leader who shares their passion for autism education and belief in the potential of every young person at the school. We are looking for somebody who will build upon the strong foundations already in place and lead a dedicated and collaborative team who are truly committed to making a difference.
This is a real opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with autism as well as their families, and if you believe you have the passion, skills and experience to drive the school into its next period of success please contact Ross Laird at Academicis at rlaird@academicis.co.uk or via 07901 585959.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Baskerville School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Baskerville School website
Baskerville School is a specialist secondary school based in the wonderful city of Birmingham. We provide education for children with autism and learning difficulties that may not otherwise be met in a mainstream setting. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of children with additional needs. The school cultivates a safe and caring environment where children can thrive and have the opportunity to meet their full potential.
We are very proud of our school, our students and their achievements. You will discover more about us by exploring the rest of this website. Please look around our site by clicking the links at the side of the page to discover more about the school and what our wonderful children and young people achieve.
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