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).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:             Deputy Headteacher

Location:           Brookthorpe Hall School, Brookthorpe, Gloucestershire

Salary:                £55,000.00 - £60,000.00 per annum

Hours:                 Monday to Friday

Contract:          Permanent, Term Time Only

The opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Deputy Headteacher, working closely with the Headteacher to effectively lead Brookthorpe Hall School and deliver our vision, mission and strategic priorities.

Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable pupils in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of students, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

About the role: To see the Job Description, please click here - Deputy Headteacher

Key Task Areas & 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 is able to achieve planned outcomes

*        To work with the clinical team and monitor each individual student’s Behaviour Support Plan, offering advice, support, consultation and where necessary and ensuring they are kept under review and updated.

*        To maintain effective links with external colleagues, both within the Outcomes First Group and in other organisations

*        To work positively with families, carers, all stakeholders, and others involved with the students

*        To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially in relation to education, care and clinical programmes for students, in accordance with company policies.

*        To working collaboratively with the Headteacher and the leadership team to secure high standards in all aspects of the life of the school

*        To adhere to the Special Education Needs Code of Practice and other relevant legislation

*        To carry out teaching duties as agreed with the Headteacher

*        To model and promote good practice across all areas

*        To work with the Headteacher and leadership team to ensure that all staff follow the school’s policy for Planning, Assessment, Recording and Reporting.

For all Responsibilities and Duties, please see the Job Description

About the school

Brookthorpe Hall School is a specialist provision providing full-time specialised co-education for students aged 7 to 16 with a range of complex needs, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviour. This may include social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

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 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. 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

***OFG Equal Opportunities Strategy

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