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

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!

We are looking for a Headteacher for our New Acorn Education School - Bluewaters School in Coventry, Warwickshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils aged 11-16 years old and is due to open in May 2026. We are recruiting for a Headteacher to help set up and grow our new school.

The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

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.

• Up to £85,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro-rata)
• Monday to Friday
• Term Time only
• Permanent

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. As Headteacher, you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high-quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils' educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher, you will have support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR, and IT, including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key objectives of the role, that the Headteacher is expected to achieve:

• Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that reflect their needs, abilities, and aptitudes.
• A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils, Young People, and staff.
• Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies, and achieving the highest inspection ratings.
• A motivated staff group engaged in achieving excellence and committed to personal and professional development.
• The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, cost management, and growth plans.
• Effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery.
• A shared vision aligned with the overall Acorn Group strategy, inspiring and motivating the school community.

Required qualifications and experience include at least three years as a senior leader in a specialist school for pupils with complex communication needs, QTS or equivalent, willingness for professional development, ability to lead and provide a clear vision, NPQH completion, experience of performance management, staff management, and curriculum planning across ages and abilities.

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

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 contributions
• Access to mental health support services and health checks

Additional benefits include our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offering:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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

4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full staff complement – an exciting time to join #teamOFG!