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Head of Education/Deputy Headteacher in Nottingham

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:          Head of Education/Deputy Headteacher  Location:          Bestwood Village School, NottinghamSalary:              Up to £50,000 per annum dependent on experienceHours:              37.5 hours per week; Monday to FridayC

Job description

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:          Head of Education/Deputy Headteacher  

Location:          Bestwood Village School, Nottingham

Salary:              Up to £50,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:              37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract:          Permanent; Term Time only

Are you a Head of Education/Deputy Head Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for an experienced Head of Education/Deputy Head Teacher to join our fantastic team at Bestwood Village School in Nottingham. Our New Options School will cater for pupils with a variety of needs including Autism.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

  • To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board
  • To participate in the process of assessment of referrals
  • To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school
  • To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge
  • To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team
  • To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes

Essential criteria

  • Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours
  • Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs
  • Experience of managing staff
  • Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency
  • Degree and QTS

About us

Bestwood Village School will have capacity for 30 pupils and is due to open in September 2024. We're recruiting for a Head of Education/Deputy Headteacher to assist the Headteacher in setting up and growing our new school. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

Please see job description for more details and information. 

To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Options Autism please visit our website for more information: 

https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

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

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 the 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.

*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. 

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
University
Location
Nottingham
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Profession type
Home Care
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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