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!
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (SEND & Inclusion)
Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: Up to GBP48,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday (08:15 - 15:45 except Monday 16:30)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date: 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 to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School located in Dudley, West Midlands.
About the role
The Assistant Headteacher is responsible for supporting the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school, driving improvement across a range of areas, and ensuring a positive, safe, and productive learning environment for all pupils. The role will involve leadership of a key aspect of the school's operation, such as curriculum, pastoral care, inclusion, or teaching and learning.
Job Purpose
* Support the Deputy Headteacher (DHT) in leading curriculum innovation and design appropriate for our cohorts and in line with the school vision
* Support the DHT in leading on the effective implementation of the curriculum
* Put provision in place to ensure that progress of pupils improves
* Ensure that the school carries out its statutory responsibilities regarding all students with an EHCP
* Ensure EHCP review meeting invites are sent to all relevant parties in good time (with support from the Assistant SENCO)
* Ensure paperwork is completed for EHCP reviews
* Chair EHCP Review Meetings
* Support all staff in understanding the needs of SEN pupils
* Promote a culture and practices that enable all pupils and young people to access the curriculum
* Support DHT in monitoring progress of pupils and young people
* Establish and oversee Curriculum systems, processes, and policies to ensure all pupils and young people can access the curriculum
* Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives
* Work with the SLT, subject leads, and teachers to ensure all pupils' learning is of equal importance and that there are high and realistic expectations of pupils.
Qualifications Required
* UK QTS or equivalent
* NASENCO qualification
About us
The Wenlock School opened in September 2018. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.
Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is to enrich every pupil's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive, and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.
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?
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 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.
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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