Outcomes First Group is looking for an Assistant Headteacher in Reading
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job title: Assistant Headteacher
Location: Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Join us today to receive a £1000 Welcome Bonus - there has never been a better time to join us’* T&Cs apply! *
(£500 paid once you start employment, £500 after successful completion of final probation).
About the role
We are looking for an Assistant Head to lead on personal development and the creative and curriculum across our school. The successful candidate will be passionate about building secure relationships with young people and will have the ability to motivate and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive.
The Assistant Headteacher will:
Essential
If you feel that you have the energy, passion, resilience and drive to be part of making Groveside School outstanding, we would love to have you on our leadership team. The pupils, staff and governors warmly invite you to visit us and see Groveside in action. We are sure you will experience our friendly, relaxed atmosphere and get a taste of how rewarding your work will be.
About us
Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils.
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.
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:
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media checks.
*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.
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