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Assistant Headteacher- Safeguarding and Pastoral Services
Job description
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: Assistant Headteacher- Safeguarding and Pastoral Services
Location: Overton School, Ludlow, Shropshire
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Overton School, part of Options Autism.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious Assistant Headteacher who is passionate about high quality Safeguarding/Pastoral Provision. The role would involve working as part of our Senior Leadership Team to strategically lead and enhance our Safeguarding/Pastoral Provision to ensure high Safeguarding and Pastoral Services for all our students. This role would suit an experienced existing Assistant Headteacher looking for a new challenge or an outstanding and experienced middle leader who is looking for the next step in their career.
Job Purpose:
* Overseeing the school’s behaviour, attendance and pastoral support in line with the school vision.
* Support the senior leadership team in leading on the effective implementation of school policy of strategy.
* Support new pupils through transition into school, including monitoring and supporting those on transitional timetables.
* Oversee, promote and improve school attendance.
Duties – General:
* Work in accordance with the school’s statement of aims and values and implement strategies within policies.
* Liaise effectively with external agencies.
* Carry out the general and specific professional duties as set out in the current ‘School teachers pay and conditions’ document, QTS standards and school documentation for classroom teacher.
* To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its vision and values and to encourage and ensure staff and students to follow this example.
To view the job description, please click here - Assistant Headteacher - Safeguarding & Pastoral Services JD
About Us
Overton School provides specialist education for young people between the ages of 7 – 18.
A nurturing and therapeutic setting comprising of a special school for autistic individuals, learning disabilities and other complex needs.
We are located in the beautiful Shropshire countryside on the periphery of the market town of Ludlow. The school is situated in a large characterful Victorian building sensitively adapted to meet the varying needs of up to 45 young people.
Our school offers a purposeful learning environment with dedicated learning spaces which facilitate the provision of a bespoke education through carefully planned educational pathways.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.
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.
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.
*Please note we are an independent school and therefore our school terms will differ from others in the local area.
Why join Options Autism?
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
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 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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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