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: Dibden Park School, Southampton
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Are you a Deputy Head Teacher committed to improving the lives of children and young people? We are looking for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher to join our fantastic team at Dibden Park School in Southampton.
About the role
To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school.
Key Task Areas and 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 can achieve planned outcomes
Essential criteria
* Relevant experience of teaching children and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours
* Relevant experience of teaching children and young people with complex needs
* Experience of managing staff
* Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency
* Degree and QTS
About us
Dibden Park School is a new school based in Southampton. Dibden Park School has capacity for 60 students and will cater to students with social and emotional mental health and other complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop with a new staff team in a newly established independent special school.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for pupils. 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 Acorn Education & Care?
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 children 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. 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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