Headteacher

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! 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). This will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year.

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.
• You 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.
• Ensuring that the increasingly complex and diverse needs of the pupils are met in the most appropriate manner through the effective management of the school and its resources.
• You will take responsibility for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and promoting the wider role of it within the local community and across Outcomes First Group.

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.
• Someone who knows how to 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, as the role will include 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 of impacting upon whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

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

Essential:

• Relevant experience in the specialist area of the service, i.e. relevant experience working with young people who have additional learning and communication difficulties.
• Relevant experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a SEN school.
• Experience with Ofsted procedures/inspections and working with School Improvement Partners.
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure 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. We exist to give neurodivergent pupils and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations. Together, we educate, care for and support pupils, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

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.

Why join Outcomes First Group?

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
• 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
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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.

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