Pebbles Education are recruiting for a Virtual Head Teacher to lead our Pebbles Connect educational program. Working closely with our schools throughout the UK and our children and young people, you will lead and grow Pebbles Connect into a fully established school. 

Pebbles Connect is a developing online education provision within Pebbles Education, designed to support our young people who require a more flexible, personalised approach to learning, delivering a quality and inclusive learning environment.

Your Role

Taking the strategic and operational lead, you will shape Pebbles Connect to deliver a high standard of teaching and learning, safeguarding, and pupil engagement through our new online provision.

This post may also be suitable for an appropriately experienced Local Authority Virtual Head Teacher.

Main Duties

• Provide strong, visible leadership for Pebbles Connect, setting a clear vision and direction
• Lead, manage, and support a remote staff team, promoting a positive and collaborative culture
• Oversee staff performance, professional development, and well-being

• Lead the ongoing development of Pebbles Connect into a fully operational online school
• Design and implement systems, structures, and processes to support scalable growth
• Contribute to strategic planning in line with organisational priorities
• Support readiness for accreditation and inspection processes

• Ensure the provision meets expected standards, with awareness of inspection frameworks
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning through robust QA processes
• Maintain accurate records, data tracking, and evidence of impact
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and education regulations

• Oversee the development of an engaging and flexible online curriculum
• Lead on the effective use of ICT teaching platforms and digital learning tools
• Drive innovation in online pedagogy and learner engagement
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all learners

• Work closely with internal teams, care staff, and external partners
• Communicate effectively with local authorities, carers, and other stakeholders
• Represent Pebbles Connect professionally in meetings and external events

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Significant experience in a leadership role within education
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff effectively
• Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and curriculum development
• Experience using digital/online learning platforms
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a remote team
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice, SEND, and SEMH needs
• Full UK driving licence, as the role will require occasional travel between our schools and homes throughout the UK. As well as attending in-person meetings.

Desirable

• Headship experience or senior leadership experience (e.g. Deputy Head)
• Understanding of inspection frameworks (e.g. Ofsted)
• Experience in alternative provision, SEND, or trauma-informed practice
• Experience developing or leading online/blended learning provision
• Knowledge of safeguarding in an online context

What we offer you

• A competitive salary
• Annual leave is in line with national entitlement and reflects the relevant local authority's annual leave
• Medicash health care plan
• Auto-enrolment to the Company pension scheme 
• Life assurance
• Your hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

If you are interested in applying, please complete the application form.  

You can also contact the recruitment team via email to obtain further information at recruitment@pebblescare.com

The recruitment and selection process will include an interview and a visit to the school. The successful applicant will be subject to necessary background checks and required to complete an enhanced disclosure, which Pebbles will cover