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Head of Curriculum
2 months ago
**Full Job Description**:
**_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)._**
**_ If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG_**
**Job title: Head of Curriculum**
**Location: Westbourne School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire**
**Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum**
**Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday**
**Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only**
The opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Head of Curriculum to join our school, working closely with the Headteacher to effectively lead Westbourne School and deliver our vision, mission and strategic priorities.
We are part of the Outcomes First Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.
**About the role**
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and committed Head of Curriculum to lead on curriculum who will join our Senior Leadership Team.
You may have specialist knowledge and experience of working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will be expected to create a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel.
As Head of Curriculum, you will have an excellent understanding of the independent school standards and the education inspection framework. You will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of children and young people and produces positive outcomes.
Working with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the school has effective management and the required team capability to further develop and continually improve.
**Who are we looking for?**
We are looking to hear from passionate individuals with experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning 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 act as an ambassador for Westbourne School and will have demonstrable experience of working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders.
If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking leader, with the energy and passion to change lives coupled with proven experience of 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, access to a network of great senior colleagues within the Outcomes First Group and the chance to shape the future and ongoing development of the school.
**About us**
Acorn Care and Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable children 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.
**Why join Acorn Education & Care?**
**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 children 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.
- **_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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