Assistant Headteacher

JR United Kingdom; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative educational setting as an Assistant Headteacher, where you can lead and inspire a new team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of a brand-new school, implementing inclusive practices and ensuring all students have access to quality education. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the organization is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, allowing for a better work-life balance while still receiving full pay. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and innovation in education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with flexible contributions

Mental health support

Health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex learning needs.
• Ability to implement provisions to improve pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead for Inclusion and SENCO, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Coordinate EHCP review meetings and support staff with SEN needs.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion Strategies

SEN Coordination

Curriculum Development

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Assistant Headteacher, Princes Risborough

Client: Outcomes First Group

Location: Princes Risborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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!

Become an Assistant Headteacher at our brand-new school Red Kite School, part of Acorn Education, and start working towards yours.

• Red Kite School, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
• £45,000 per annum (not pro-rata)
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Permanent, Term Time only

Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school catering for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs.

The school is based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to be part of developing a new setting and making a difference in education.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years in 2024.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, leading the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for those in our care.

The opportunity

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership and be able to realize the ambitious vision of excellence in school life.

The successful candidate will have experience working with young people with complex learning needs and understand how these needs impact learning and behavior. Further details will be discussed at interview.

• Lead for Inclusion and SENCO
• Implement provisions to improve pupil progress
• Ensure statutory responsibilities regarding EHCPs are met
• Coordinate EHCP review meetings and paperwork
• Support staff in understanding SEN needs
• Promote inclusive practices and curriculum access
• Monitor progress and establish curriculum systems
• Work with SLT and staff to set high expectations

Qualifications Required

• UK QTS or equivalent

Benefits

We offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contributions
• Mental health support and health checks

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family support benefits including maternity, paternity, and fertility support

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a DBS check.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if filled.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.