49 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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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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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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