School Principal

Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?
We are looking for a Headteacher for our New Options School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Berkshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open May 2025. We're recruiting for a Headteacher to help set up and grow
our new school from January 2025.
Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs.
Up to £85,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) - and performance related bonus.
Monday to Friday
Term Time only
Permanent
Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As Headteacher you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates
within the overall strategy and guidelines of Options Autism.

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Outstanding outcomes for pupils and young people that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
A safe environment that protects the welfare of pupils and young people and staff in the school.

Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.

• A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.

The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.

Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.

A shared vision, that fits within the overall Options Autism strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.

At least three years' experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools.
Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying
To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Options Autism please visit our website for more information:
Why join Options Autism?
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.

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