Assistant Headteacher

2 weeks ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
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:

Assistant Headteacher Salary:

Up to £55,000 per annum - dependent on experience Location:

New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire Contract:

Permanent Term Time Only Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm including 1x 5pm finish UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Due to growth in our service, we are recruiting for an Assistant Head to join our wonderful team at New Barn School located in Newbury About the role We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher with a strong background in any of the following areas,

Behaviour and Attitudes, Quality Of Education or Personal Development. 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 Experience of managing staff About the School New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6–19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care 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 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 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. #1
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