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).
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our new Acorn Education School - Bluebank School in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire.. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 5-18 years old and is due to open January 2026.
The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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.
Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Monday to Friday
January 2026 start
Term Time only
Permanent
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.
To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board
To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school
To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team
Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviours
Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs
Degree and QTS
Why join Acorn Education?
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
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.
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!*
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