Overview
Are you an innovative Headteacher or Senior Leader committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of SEMH and additional complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fantastic team and continue building on our vision and ethos of 'Thinking and Learning Differently.' As Headteacher, you will champion a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning tailored to meet the individual educational needs of our pupils. Your strategic leadership will maximise achievement, foster personal development, and respond effectively to the complex challenges faced by our learners.
Who we are looking for
We want to hear from SEN professionals who have the vision, drive, and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team in delivering outstanding education and care for pupils with special educational needs. You will bring creativity and innovation to improving outcomes and support for pupils and their families. As an excellent communicator and ambassador for Acorn Education, you\'ll build strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders. If you are a forward-thinking, highly motivated leader with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement and making a lasting difference, this is the role for you.
About our School
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for ages from 7 to 18 years, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. Longdon Hall School is committed to providing a safe, joyful, and inspiring learning environment in which all pupils can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally to their full potential. Standing in a superb therapeutic setting, our outstanding reputation stems from our overwhelming success in re-engaging learners across the Midlands. With an innovative curriculum to reignite interest in each pupil, we embrace a raft of initiatives with personalised targets to ensure every pupil can make excellent progress which is appropriate to their specific needs. We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Testimonials
"Robert has made outstanding progress, both academically and socially since starting at Longdon Hall School. It is really positive and heartening to see a young person make so much progress in a short space of time, and I hope Robert is beginning to see that hard work and commitment really do pay off." - Social Worker
Responsibilities and Requirements
* Lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding education and care for pupils with SEN.
* Champion high-quality, creative learning tailored to individual pupil needs and maximise achievement.
* Build partnerships with parents, local authorities, and key stakeholders; act as an ambassador for Acorn Education.
* Drive whole-school improvement with a track record of delivering lasting impact.
* Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils; supervise DBS checks and safeguarding compliance as part of recruitment.
* Maintain a clear vision and direction; drive ongoing personal and professional development for self and team.
* Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent; experience as a senior leader in an SEN school.
What we offer
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and wellbeing. We are part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Whether it\'s already in place or just around the corner, now\'s the perfect time to join.
Benefits and support
* Support from a network of experienced leaders across the Acorn Education Group
* The chance to lead and innovate in a supportive, ambitious environment
* Your health and wellbeing matter: exceptional reward package including Life Assurance and a Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters: access to mental health support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and more
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. You\'ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. This description is subject to necessary safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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