Job Description
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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher
Location: Upton Grange School- SloughSL3 7LR
Salary: £55,728.00 per annum
Hours: 38.5 hours per week, 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 an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Upton Grange School,part of Options Autism.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for anAssistant Headteacher whois lookingforthe chancetobring innovation and creativitytoinspire learninginan SENenvironmentforpupils with varied and complex needs.Your work will bechallenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will bethe custodian of ourstrongsafeguarding culture,where pupils arelistened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
In partnership with our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you willdeliver clear, authentic leadership to ourmultidisciplinary team,establishing school aims and objectives,ensuringhigh levels of quality and compliance andworkingcollaboratively to develop appropriate, individualised programmes of learning for our pupils.
Who we are looking for
When it comes to our pupils, we never settle for second best.We are looking for anAssistant Headteacherwith the experience, leadership skills, andvision to build incredible futures by empowering students in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Educated todegree level or equivalent with Qualified Teacher Status,youwillbe experienced in an SEN environment, enjoy leading a team,and be genuinelymotivated by helping every pupil toreach theirpotential.
For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description
About the School
Upton Grange Schoolis our Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 setting for pupils aged 3 - 11 years old setting.Upton Grange deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and work towards an Equals Semi-Formal Curriculum and National Curriculum expectations where appropriate.
This opportunity is located in Slough, a 15-minute walk from rail station and within commutable distance of Maidenhead, Twickenham and surrounding areas.
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.
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 youll 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 thats right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100s 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 thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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.
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