Believe, Belong, Achieve Beyond
ABS opportunities
We are passionate about creating safe, nurturing and inspiring environments where children with SEND and SEMH needs can thrive. Joining our team means becoming part of a caring, professional community committed to making a difference every day. If you are interested in a role at one of our special schools, please share your interest and CV at: information@abschools.uk
Our vacancies
- We are looking for a full-time Executive Head to join our team from January 2027 or sooner.
This is an exciting opportunity to continue to shape and grow our unique family of schools. We are looking for an experienced and passionate school leader, with independent schools experience, to join as Executive Head. As part of the Achieve Beyond Schools group, you will support pupils with associated SEND and SEMH needs and provide creative, relational environments where every pupil is supported to overcome barriers and Achieve Beyond meaningful success. This is a rare opportunity to work with us and build something from the ground up – creating teams, shaping a culture and designing school environments where all children thrive.
If you are interested in becoming our new Executive Head and would like further information about this role including the job description, please share your interest and email Patrik Foster at: pfoster@abschools.uk
- We are looking for a full-time Teacher to join our Stafford team from November 2026 or sooner.
ABS benefits
- Performance linked pay and progression
- Welcome bonus
- Any time performance bonuses
- Referral reward scheme
- Generous financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional career development qualifications
- Private healthcare package
- Well-being programme
- Sensible expectations for planning, assessing, report writing and meetings and training
- Special occassions and moments day leave
ABS recruitment process
After expressing an initial interest and reviewing the information on the schools' website, suitable applicants will be invited to complete an ABS application and self disclosure form. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview which will consist of a teaching observation or task and a formal interview with safer recruitment trained leaders.
Please complete our ABS online application in full, by selecting the relevant job role you are interested in, and email it to: information@abschools.uk
Please download, print, complete by hand in full and bring with you on the day of your interview in a sealed envelope, marked 'self-disclosure form'.
Please note, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.