Assistant Head Teacher (SENCO)

Full 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).

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:    Assistant Headteacher - SENCo

Location:    Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH

Salary:        Up to £43,000.00 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:        37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:    Permanent, Term Time Only

Interviews: 8th May 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher - SENCo to join our close-knit team at Oakfield House School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

The Assistant Head for SENCO will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy, including oversight of the day-to-day operation of that policy with the aim of raising all students’ attainment and achievement.

The Assistant Head Teacher will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, assist the Executive Head Teacher and Head of School in leading and managing the school and undertake such duties as are delegated by the Executive Head Teacher or Head of School.

Our next Assistant Headteacher will have the following qualifications/knowledge:

• Qualified teacher with QTS/QTLS
• National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators or a willingness to work towards
• Evidence of continuing and recent further professional development and qualifications relevant to the post
• To show evidence of being an experienced and effective class teacher through excellent teaching practice

We are looking for a candidate who embodies the following qualities:

• Being able to demonstrate good classroom and behaviour management.
• To be able to demonstrate ability to lead workshops, staff meetings and INSET
• Experience of being a SENCo in an ASD school
• Experience of working with young people from challenging backgrounds.
• The courage and conviction to make a difference
• The ability to listen and communicate effectively

About Us

Oakfield House School is a specialist Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

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.

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