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Job Role: Headteacher
Salary: Up to £90,000.00 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week,
Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
Location: Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS
Join us at our Brand New Acorn School - Avonside School
Avonside School in Bristol is set to open in November 2025. The school will cater for pupils between 13–19 years old and will have capacity for 72 pupils. We have an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher with a passion for education and a unique chance to lead the development of a whole new school from the ground up.
This co-educational provision will support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and other complex challenges.
As Headteacher, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new, state-of-the-art school from its inception. Designed with cutting-edge facilities and innovative learning environments, Avonside School represents a fresh start—not only for its pupils but for a leader with the vision and drive to create an outstanding centre of learning and development. You will help build a culture of aspiration, inclusion, and excellence from day one.
Why choose us?
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and invite you to be part of our success story.
Avonside School Will Be Equipped With Outstanding Specialist Learning Environments, Designed To Enrich The Pupil Experience And Offer Meaningful, Career-linked Learning Pathways
* Building Zone: Pupils gain hands-on experience in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and plastering, developing practical, job-ready technical skills.
* Hair and Beauty Salon: A real-world salon environment offering training in hairdressing, barbering, nail treatments, and beauty therapy.
* Teaching Kitchen: Focused on cookery and essential life skills, helping pupils move towards independent living and careers in hospitality and catering.
* Art and Design Studio: A creative space for artistic expression and qualification pathways in art and design.
* IT Suite: A modern digital hub where pupils can develop multimedia and IT skills, with potential to pursue qualifications in digital media and gaming
* Gym Facilities: Designed specifically to support students in working toward their fitness-related qualifications as part of their curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the charge: Drive the delivery of exceptional outcomes for pupils and ensure the overall success of the school
Inspire Excellence: Manage staff and deliver outstanding pupil outcomes through a highly engaging and relevant curriculum
Track Progress: Understand where pupils stand academically and non-academically, ensuring evidence of outstanding progress
Teach with Impact: Provide high-quality support for teaching staff that fosters effective learning
Enhance Behaviour: Implement strategies that improve and increase engagement in learning
Therapeutic Programmes: Development of programmes which are integral to the education of our pupils and support their needs
Boost Attendance: Develop strategies to improve attendance
Promote Development: Offer positive experiences that support pupils' spiritual, social, moral and cultural growth
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience as a Headteacher with a proven record of successful leadership
* Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
* Commitment to Personal and Professional Development
* Ability to lead with Clear Vision
Exceptional Rewards Package
* 4 Day working week - work one less day a week*
* Refer a Friend - Earn £1000**
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity, paternity along with paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits including Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Schemes and Critical Illness Cover
* Hundreds of Discount Options valid in the UK and Abroad
* "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
Why Join Acorn Education?
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care
At Avonside School, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that puts pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do. Every day, your work will have a meaningful and lasting impact on young lives.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to a social media checks, and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
* 4DWW is subject to terms and conditions, it is rolled out within our schools when we have a full complement of staff so there's never been a more exciting time to join us. It is subject to a successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
* Terms and Conditions Apply
* Bristol, England
Languages
* English
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
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Education and Training
* Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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