Deputy headteacher head of education

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Are you an innovative Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher/Head of Education to join our new Options Autism School - Riseley Green School in Riseley, Bedfordshire. The school will have capacity for 60 pupils ages 4-16 years old and is due to open May 2025. We #39;re recruiting for a Head of Education/Deputy Headteacher to help set up and grow our new school from January 2025. Our New Options School will cater for pupils who have ASC and Complex Needs. Up to GBP55,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) Monday to Friday Term Time only Permanent About the role 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. Key Task Areas and Responsibilities To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board To participate in the process of assessment of referrals To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes Essential criteria Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with Autistic spectrum condition and/or challenging behaviours Relevant experience of teaching pupils and young people with complex needs Experience of managing staff Managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency Degree and QTS Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you rsquo;ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions ldquo;Your Wellbeing Matters rdquo; ndash; 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 rsquo;s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100 rsquo;s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that rsquo;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 rsquo;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 applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. *You rsquo;ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. #1