Assistant Headteacher

Outcomes First Group; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join their dedicated team at a specialist school in Worcester. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage a close-knit educational environment focused on supporting students with complex learning needs. As part of a recognized organization, you'll play a vital role in shaping the educational landscape, ensuring the highest standards of pastoral care and curriculum development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Must be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of School in leading and managing the College.
• Be responsible for the pastoral needs of the students.
• Lead on Curriculum Development and oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Safeguarding

Statistical Analysis

Teaching

Education

Education Degree

Job description

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Position: Assistant Headteacher

Location: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA

Salary: Up to GBP50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Norton College in Worcester.

About the role:

The Assistant Headteacher will:

• Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Assist the Head of School in leading and managing the College.
• To take responsibility for the organisation and management of the College in the absence of the Head of School.
• To undertake teaching duties as required.
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Head of School.

Main Tasks

The specific nature and balance of these responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the College and may be shared.

However, in particular be responsible to the Head of School for the following: -

• Pastoral needs of the student.
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Lead on Curriculum Development and oversight
• Designated Teacher for Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC).
• Lead on Annual Reviews for Looked After Children (LAC)
• Designated Trauma Informed Practitioner
• Teaching commitment
• The internal organisation, management and control of the College
• Statistical analysis
• The management of staff
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Education Degree

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education 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.

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 the 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.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.