Deputy Headteacher/SENCO

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:        Deputy Headteacher/SENCO 

Location:      Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire

Salary:         Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:         37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 

Contract:       Permanent, Term Time Only

We are excited to introduce a Brand-New School, Groveside School in Reading, Berkshire. Groveside is due to open in September 2024, however we are looking for staff to join us earlier to help set up our school and be prepared for when our pupils start. We would be looking for someone to start in this role in April 2024. 

Our school will cater for 60 pupils between 7 to 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher/SENCO to join our team. If you are looking for a new opportunity which gives you the opportunity to flourish and support a brand new set up then this is the role for you! 

Job Purpose

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.

The Deputy Headteacher will:

• Be a member of the senior leadership team.
• Support and direct the Headteacher in leading and managing the school
• A fully qualified teacher (QTS).
• Undertake such duties as are reasonably delegated by the Headteacher.
• Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Headteacher, in growing the school to its full capacity as well as formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the school by:
• Establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved.
• Leading and managing staff and resources to that end.
• Monitoring progress towards their achievement.
• Playing a key role in the school self-review process.

SENCo

• Lead the Therapy and Wellbeing Team
• Arrange and support transition of new students
• Collate documents of new students and create Provision Passports for each pupil
• Attend MDT meetings, discussing referrals and actioning outcomes from these meetings
• Ensure that school policies and procedures are in line with the latest government SEN policies and regulations
• Preparing and leading SEN training for all staff

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

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.