Assistant Headteacher

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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:     Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire

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

Hours:          37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Contract:     Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Join us today to receive a £1000 Welcome Bonus - there has never been a better time to join us’* T&Cs apply! *  

(£500 paid once you start employment, £500 after successful completion of final probation).

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Head to lead on personal development and the creative and curriculum across our school. The successful candidate will be passionate about building secure relationships with young people and will have the ability to motivate and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive.  

The Assistant Headteacher will:

• Be an inspirational teacher looking to develop the curriculum. 
• Be a person who thrives in a fun, yet challenging environment. 
• Be an exceptional classroom teacher with high expectations of learning and behaviour. 
• Have a good understanding of school improvement. 
• Have a passion for building strong relationships with young people through trauma in forms and restorative working. 
• Be someone who is resilient and approachable. 
• Be a good communicator who is able to inspire and motivate pupils but also who can remain calm under pressure and have a sense of humour. 
• Be creative in your teaching and strive to bring out the best in pupils. 

Essential

• UK QTS or equivalent 
• Experience of working with a multi-professional team/residential school 
• Experience of managing staff 

If you feel that you have the energy, passion, resilience and drive to be part of making Groveside School outstanding, we would love to have you on our leadership team. The pupils, staff and governors warmly invite you to visit us and see Groveside in action. We are sure you will experience our friendly, relaxed atmosphere and get a taste of how rewarding your work will be. 

Please contact Zoe Eastwood on 01183 744556 or go to www.grovesideschool.co.uk for more information about the school. 

About the school

Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. 

Groveside School offers the opportunity to work:  

• In a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.  
• With fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.  
• With a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.  
• Collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.  
• To develop your career.  
• Committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.  

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. 

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 Acorn Education?

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 successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.

*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.