Deputy Headteacher

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:           Deputy Headteacher  

Location:           Red Kite School, Princes Risborough

Salary:               Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:               37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract:           Permanent, Term Time Only 

Are you a Deputy Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?  We are looking for an experienced Deputy Headteacher to join our brand-new team at Red Kite School.

About our school

Red Kite is a brand-new 60 place school for pupils with social and emotional health needs. 

The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils. 

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.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board

To participate in the process of assessment of referrals

To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school

To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge

To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team

To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes

Essential criteria

Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours

Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs

Experience of managing staff

Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency

Degree and QTS

Why join Acorn Education? 

Benefits

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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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