Headteacher
Job description
*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
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham plus performance bonus
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Penny Tree School located in Birmingham.
Job Purpose
The Headteacher will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives, and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of the Outcomes First Group
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities
Key Objectives
* Outstanding outcomes for Children and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
* A safe environment that protects the welfare of Children and Young People and staff in the school.
* Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible.
* A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development.
* The commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate.
* Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
* A shared vision, that fits within the overall Outcomes First Group strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community
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About us
Our New Options School – Penny Tree School will have capacity for 60 pupils and is due to open in April 2025. We're recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher to assist the Headteacher in setting up and growing our new school.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people 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.
Please see job description for more details and information.
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.
To learn more about Outcomes First Group, Acorn Education and Care and Options Autism please visit our website for more information: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
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 - 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.