Headteacher

Sun Spray Salon; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent specialist school as a Headteacher, where your role will greatly impact pupils aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Lead a dedicated team while benefiting from a trial of a 4-Day Working Week, enhancing your work-life balance in a rewarding environment committed to education.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Health checks

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as a senior leader in educational settings.
• Expertise in safeguarding pupils and leadership processes.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement educational strategies at Park School.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to maintain high standards in educational programs.
• Foster positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and/or challenging behavior.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Strategic Development

Positive Work Ethic

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent

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!

Job Title: Headteacher

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro-rata)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!

We're looking for a Headteacher to join and lead our team at Park School.

About The Role

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.

The successful candidate will utilize their expertise, experience, and contacts to ensure development and implementation of the strategy. The post holder will ensure appropriate standards are maintained in educational programs by working collaboratively with senior colleagues to deliver high-quality, tailored programs to meet each young person's needs.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek someone with extensive and successful experience as a senior leader within a pupil environment, preferably within an educational setting, including experience working with pupils with SEMH and/or challenging behavior. You should have a positive work ethic and be able to work effectively to produce an effective leadership team.

You should have extensive knowledge of safeguarding pupils, ensuring Senior Leaders implement safeguarding correctly. We want someone who focuses on positive outcomes for pupils and adults and takes responsibility for improving their lives.

Essential Criteria

• At least three years experience as a senior leader in mainstream or special educational needs schools.
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent.
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development.
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision.
• Understanding that leadership encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, safety, enrollment, cost management, regulatory compliance, and growth planning.
• Driving license

About The School

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 7 to 18, catering for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our team works to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves on guiding pupils positively, nurturing aspirations, and encouraging academic and social progress. We build confidence and understanding of the wider community.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils, part of Outcomes First Group, leading sector innovations for measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Acorn Education?

We prioritize your health and wellbeing with an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Our benefits platform Vista offers options such as health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.

Our focus on pupil outcomes means your role will have a meaningful impact on others' lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive high-volume applications.

• You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. 4DWW is subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.