At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! Job Title:
Assistant Headteacher Location:
Napier School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6EF Salary:
£45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours:
37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm Contract:
Permanent, Term Time only Start:
September 2025 As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Napier School, part of Options Autism. About the Role The Assistant Headteacher will take lead responsibility for ensuring the best possible curriculum offer, provision, well-being, progress and achievement for all pupils through careful monitoring and holding staff to account for the progress their pupils make. This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher who is looking for the chance to bring innovation and creativity to inspire learning in an SEN environment for pupils with varied needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be the custodian of our strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. In partnership with our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will deliver clear, authentic leadership to our multidisciplinary team, establishing school aims and objectives, ensuring high levels of quality and compliance and working collaboratively to develop appropriate, individualised programmes of learning for our pupils. Essential Minimum of 2 years experience of working in the same or similar role Experience of Ofsted framework and inspection Experience of working with pupils/young people with Autism Spectrum Condition / Challenging behaviours Experience of managing staff Experience of leading one or more curriculum areas Ability to motivate a team and individuals Excellent organisation and time management skills Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Qualifications QTS or QTLS Nationally Recognised Degree NPQ or working towards About us Napier School is a brand-new school, part of Options Autism. Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs located in Farnborough, a town in northeast Hampshire, England. Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support -
inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to 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, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit #1