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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).
If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group, so there's never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Location: Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are recruiting for a Headteacher for Options Trent Acres located in Kings Bromley, Staffordshire. This well-established school supports pupils with complex needs and seeks an outstanding leader to drive its continued development.
About the role
Are you an innovative Headteacher/Senior Leader committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Continuum and additional complex needs? This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring Headteacher to join our team.
As Headteacher, you will continue our vision of Thinking and Learning Differently, promoting high-quality, creative learning to meet our pupils' educational needs, and maximize their achievement and development through strategic thinking.
Who we are looking for
The successful candidate will exercise dynamic leadership of the school, ensuring the development of the service's vision, promotion, and continuous improvement. You will create outstanding educational outcomes and drive our shared vision and strategic plan through inspirational leadership, motivating pupils, staff, and the community.
You will collaborate with the senior leadership team and the Regional Director to provide inclusive, outstanding educational and therapeutic provision, maintaining high standards across the schools.
* Relevant experience working with young people with autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviour
* Experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a Complex Special Needs School
* Experience with Ofsted procedures and working with School Improvement Partners
* Effective management of budgets and ensuring financial compliance
* Relevant Teaching Qualification
About the school
Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school providing 141 places for pupils aged 5-19, operating across two sites in Staffordshire with academic and vocational opportunities, including specialist learning areas and outdoor activities with animals.
Our service has been providing care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties for over 16 years. We are part of Outcomes First Group, leading in setting and delivering innovative approaches with measurable outcomes.
We are proud to be a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.
Why join Options Autism?
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including Life Assurance, a pension scheme, and access to mental health and physical health support services.
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as health and wellbeing options, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, and Family Growth Support.
Every day, you will have a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
*You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.*
Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We do not accept liability for earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in the process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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