Deputy 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:        Deputy Headteacher

Location:        Baston House School, Bromley

Salary:            Up to £60,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours:            37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Contract:        Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date:      January 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Baston House School located in Bromley.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities 

• To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board.
• To act as Exams Officer, or second officer, assisting in the organisation and effective running of examination periods. 
• To have oversight of staff training and maintain an accurate and compliant staff training matrix.  
• To be responsible for whole school calendars and the leadership schedule: ensuring timely organisation and forward planning of key events and deadlines for leaders and the wider staff team.  
• Responding to serious incidents within school coordinating post-incident support and action.  
• To have responsibility for effective risk management of offsite visits and work with the EVC coordinator to ensure staff confidently plan and conduct safe and enjoyable experiences for pupils.  
• To participate in the process of assessment of referrals and admissions. 
• To support the Headteacher to strategically lead on various areas across the school, e.g. Behaviour and Attitudes 
• To act as the Lead for positive behaviour support across the school. 
• To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education and clinical team. 
• To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual pupil is able to achieve planned outcomes. 

Qualifications Required

• QTS

About The School

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

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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