Headteacher

Sun Spray Salon; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent educational provider seeks a passionate Headteacher for a new school opening in Bristol, catering to students with complex needs. You will lead and inspire staff, foster positive engagement, and develop approaches that deliver impactful education. This role offers a competitive salary and exceptional rewards for the right individual.

Benefits

4 Day working week

Refer a Friend bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health support services

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful leadership as a Headteacher.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to lead with a clear vision.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of exceptional outcomes for pupils.
• Manage staff and create engaging curricula.
• Develop behavior improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Vision Setting

Curriculum Development

Behavior Management

Emotional Support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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

Job Role:Headteacher

Salary:Up to £90,000.00 per annum

Hours:40 hours per week,

Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Location: Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS

Join us at our Brand New Acorn School - Avonside School

Avonside School in Bristol is set to open in August 2025. The school will cater for pupils between 13 - 19 years old, and will have capacity for 72 pupils. We have an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher with a passion for education and supporting a whole new school set up.

This co-educational provision will support pupils with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) and other complex needs.

Why choose us?

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and invite you to be a part of our success story

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the charge: Drive the delivery of exceptional outcomes for pupils and ensure the overall success of the school

Inspire Excellence: Manage staff and deliver outstanding pupil outcomes through a highly engaging and relevant curriculum

Track Progress: Understand where pupils stand academically and non-academically, ensuring evidence of outstanding progress

Teach with Impact: Provide high-quality support for teaching staff that fosters effective learning

Enhance Behaviour: Implement strategies that improve and increase engagement in learning

Therapeutic Programmes: Development of programmes which are integral to the education of our pupils and support their needs

Boost Attendance: Develop strategies to improve attendance

Promote Development: Offer positive experiences that support pupils' spiritual, social, moral and cultural growth

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Headteacher with a proven record of successful leadership
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
• Commitment to Personal and Professional Development
• Ability to lead with Clear Vision

Exceptional Rewards Package

• 4 Day working week - work one less day a week*
• Refer a Friend - Earn £1000**
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity, paternity along with paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits including Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Schemes and Critical Illness Cover
• Hundreds of Discount Options valid in the UK and Abroad
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

Why Join Acorn Education?

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

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of 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 impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to a social media checks, and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*4DWW is subject to terms and conditions, it is rolled out within our schools when we have a full complement of staff so there's never been a more exciting time to join us. It is subject to a successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

**Terms and Conditions Apply