Assistant 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:      Assistant Headteacher with Teaching Responsibilities

Location:       Woodside Park, Penge, London

Salary:          Up to £50,000.00 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours:          37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract:        Permanent, Term Time only

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher with Teaching Responsibilities to join our close-knit team at Woodside Park, part of Acorn Education.

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. 

As part of their Teaching Responsibilities, they will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupil's achievement and ability to develop, supported by the school and Outcomes First Group’s national support team.

Essential

• 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

Why join Acorn Education?

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.

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 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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