Assistant Headteacher

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?*

OFG are taking part in the 4 day working week trial

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Location: Upton Grange School - Slough

Salary: £55,728.00 per annum

Hours: 38.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Upton Grange School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

The purpose of the Assistant Headteacher role is:

* 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, and

* To work with the Head Teacher and leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Responsibilities

* To be responsible for progress and support all students

* To be responsible for a specific curriculum or pastoral responsibility, as required to fulfil the school development plan and that supports teaching and learning

* To carry out 50% teaching duties in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and National Curriculum

* To meet in full the Professional Standards for Teachers

* To model and promote good practice in teaching and learning

* To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan

* To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student is able to achieve planned outcomes

* To ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full

* To liaise with colleagues and line manage staff to deliver the units of work in a collaborative way

* To work with the Executive Head Teacher and leadership team to ensure that all staff follow the school’s policy for Planning, Assessment, Recording and Reporting.

* To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board.

* To work as a key member of the multi disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team

* To maintain effective links with external colleagues, both within the Options and in other organisations

* To work positively with families, carers, all stakeholders, and others involved with the students

* To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially in relation to education, care and clinical programme for students, in accordance with company policies.

* To working collaboratively with the Executive Head Teacher and the leadership team to secure high standards in all aspects of the life of the school

* To adhere to the Special Education Needs Code of Practice and other relevant legislation

About the School

Upton Grange School is our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils aged 3 - 11 years old setting. Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.

This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*4 day working week is trialling in a number of our schools, it is dependent on location and isn't guaranteed.



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