Assistant Headteacher - Behaviour & Attitudes / DSL

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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 #teamOFG! 

Job Title:         Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attitudes/DSL

Salary:            £44,310 per annum

Location:        Longdon Park School, Egginton, DE65 6GU

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Mon/Tue/Thurs & Fri 8.00-16.00; Wed 8.00-17.00

Contract:         Permanent, Term time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Assistant Headteacher: Behaviour & Attitudes/DSL to join the team at Longdon Park School located in Egginton.

About the role

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning needs. You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom.

Working with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the school has effective management and the required team capability to further develop and continually improve.

• Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher with the leadership and management of the school in order to promote effective education and care and contribute to the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
• Be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) discharging individual responsibilities to a high standard as well as supporting the work of the team at all times.
• Work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and colleagues to ensure the school is compliant with statutory regulation.

General responsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people.
• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of the School.
• Line manage middle leadership staff and act as a Team Leader for Performance Management.
• Reflect on their personal contribution to school achievements and take account of feedback from others.
• Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school.
• Take whole school responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually.
• Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined.

Essential:

• Qualified Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development
• Holds a Teaching qualification and Qualified Teacher status
• Experience of OFSTED meetings and process
• Leadership and management experience gained in middle management post
• Demonstrated ability to engage positively and effectively with young people presenting complex learning needs
• Experience of School Improvement processes and practice
• Experience of recruiting, managing and inducting staff
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working

Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.

About us

Longdon Park School opened in June 2015.  We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.

Longdon Park is going through an exciting period of growth which is why this position is now available.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 Options Autism? 

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.

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