Headteacher

Sun Spray Salon; London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Headteacher to enhance the quality of education for pupils with special needs. This role focuses on creating a supportive environment, promoting wellbeing, and delivering a tailored curriculum. The ideal candidate will inspire a multidisciplinary team and engage with parents and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. Join us for a rewarding career with outstanding benefits and the chance to make a real difference.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a SEN school.
• Experience with Ofsted procedures and working with School Improvement Partners.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality education and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum.
• Manage school resources and ensure effective delivery of the school vision.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

JobTitle: Headteacher

Location: Oxfordshire, South East

Salary: up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent; Term Time only

This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for experienced Headteachers to join Outcomes First Group.

About the role

As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people along with producing positive outcomes. You will focus on developing self-esteem and wellbeing, as well as academic performance and development.

Our Headteachers will be responsible for delivering the school vision and ethos of ‘Thinking and Learning Differently’, which inspires and motivates pupils, staff, and all other members of the school community. This includes core educational values, moral purpose, and being inclusive of all stakeholders’ beliefs and values.

Ensuring that the increasingly complex and diverse needs of the pupils are met in the most appropriate manner through effective management of the school and its resources.

As Headteacher, you will take responsibility for the internal organisation, management, and control of the school and promoting its wider role within the local community and across Outcomes First Group.

Promote the wider role of the school within the local community and across Outcomes First Group. Work with our Headteachers to build on the success of the group and continue to develop group working practices.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking to hear from SEND professionals with the ability and ambition to inspire a multi-disciplinary team to deliver outstanding learning for pupils and young people with special education needs.

We seek someone who can bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families. An excellent communicator, you will become an ambassador, working in partnership with parents, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking individual with the energy and passion to change lives, coupled with proven experience impacting whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

In return, we offer outstanding career opportunities and access to a network of great leaders within Outcomes First Group.

Essential:

• Relevant experience in the specialist area of the service, e.g., working with young people who have additional learning and communication difficulties.
• Experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a SEN school
• Experience with Ofsted procedures/inspections and working with School Improvement Partners.
• Effective management of budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and financial compliance.
• Relevant Degree and Teaching Qualification

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK, dedicated to giving neurodivergent pupils access to a tailored, high-quality education that meets their needs, abilities, and aspirations.

We educate, care for, and support pupils, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and successful in the world.

We welcome staff committed to helping pupils experience better days and lives. Through ongoing development and training, we prepare our staff for their roles and offer opportunities to extend their skills.

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

Acorn Education and Options Autism are part of Outcomes First Group.

Why join Outcomes First Group?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, and you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

Market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Our focus on pupil and vulnerable young adult outcomes ensures your role will positively impact lives daily.

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.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.*