Headteacher

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:           Headteacher 

Location:          North West

Salary:        up to £75,000 per annum 

Hours:        Monday to Friday 

Contract:          Permanent; Term Time only

This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Headteacher to join Outcomes First Group. 

About the role

As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people along with producing positive outcomes. You will have a Degree and Teaching qualifications.

You will be leading your own outstanding school and positively influencing the lives of many young people. As part of our team, you will focus on developing self-esteem and wellbeing, as well as academic performance and development. 

Our Headteacher will be responsible for delivering the school vision and ethos, which inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community. This includes core educational values, moral purpose and be inclusive of all stakeholders’ beliefs and values.

Ensuring that the increasingly complex and diverse needs of the pupils are met in the most appropriate manner through the effective management of the school and its resources.

As Headteacher, you will take responsibility for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and promoting the wider role of it within the local community and across Outcomes First Group.

Promote the wider role of the school within the local community and across Outcomes First Group. Working with our Headteachers to build on the success of the group and to continue to develop the group working practices.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to hear from SEND professionals with the ability and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding learning for pupils and young people with special education needs.

We are looking for someone who knows how to bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families. An excellent communicator, you will become an ambassador, as the role will include working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders.

If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual, with the energy and passion to change lives coupled with proven experience of impacting upon whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

In return for your experience and commitment, we offer outstanding career opportunities, plus access to a network of great leaders within Outcomes First Group.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent pupils and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

Together, we educate, care for and support pupils, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

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.

Acorn Education and Options Autism are part of the Outcomes First Group.

Why join Outcomes First Group? 

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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