Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Quality of Education at Manor Wood School in Bristol. The role involves supporting the Headteacher, leading curriculum implementation, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, and will play a vital role in improving the quality of education for students with complex needs. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Support the Headteacher in leading on quality of education.
• Chair EHCP Review Meetings and ensure compliance.
• Monitor progress of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead on effective curriculum implementation.
• Work with SLT and teachers to maintain high expectations.
• Carry out professional duties as per school documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree

NASENCO qualification

Job description

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12.05.2025

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Job Description:

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Role: Assistant Headteacher - Quality of Education

Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol,BS13 8AG

Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 40 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 a Assistant Headteacher to join our new Acorn Education School - Manor Wood School in Bishopsworth, Bristol.

About the role

This is a senior post within the school’s staffing structure which carries with it membership of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This position carries some teaching responsibilities as well as SLT responsibilities.

The post holder will support the Headteacher in leading on quality of education and appropriate for our cohorts and in line with the school vision by leading on the effective implementation of the curriculum. Putting provisions in place to ensure that progress of pupils improves and ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with an EHCP. Support HT in monitoring progress of children and young people

Ensure EHCP review meeting invites are sent to all relevant parties in good timeand paperwork is completed for EHCP reviews. The post holder will also Chair EHCP Review Meetings.

Work with the SLT, subject leads and teachers to ensure all pupils learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils

Carry out the general and specific professional duties as set out in the current ‘School teachers pay and conditions’ document, QTS standards and school documentation for classroom teacher

• Relevant Bachelor's degree to the role.
• NASENCO qualification would be desirable for the role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in education and SEND.
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and promoting diversity and inclusion.

About us

Our New Acorn Education School – Manor Wood School in Bishopsworth, Bristol will have capacity for 80pupils and is due to open May 2025.The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

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. 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.

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.

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