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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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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 theres never been a more exciting time to join us teamOFG Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Longdon Parkway, Brunston, DE14 2WD Salary: Up to 55,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday (Mon, Tues, 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. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our amazing team at our sister site Longdon Parkway - Brunston, DE14 2WD. About us Longdon Parkway, an extension of Longdon Park School, is a purpose-built vocational centre able to offer additional job-related pathways for up to 30 pupils with a primary diagnosis of Autism and/or difficulties with social communication, sensory processing and social, emotional and mental health needs. Primarily, Parkway will cater for KS4 and KS5 students and will be an extension of the current Longdon Park curriculum but will also comprise a number of vocational courses promoting ease of movement into future employment or further education. 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. The opportunity The Deputy Headteacher will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines. Key objectives of the role, that the Deputy Headteacher is expected to achieve will be outstanding outcomes for Children and Young People that reflect their needs, abilities and aptitudes and a safe environment that protects the welfare of Children and Young People and staff in the school. Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery with a shared vision, that fits within the overall organisation strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community. Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted and other external bodies and achieving the highest inspection ratings possible. A motivated staff group that is fully engaged in the goal of achieving excellence in all areas of school life and who are committed to continuing personal and professional development and the commercial success of the school as defined by 100% occupancy, the rigorous management of costs and the development and implementation of growth plans as appropriate. Essential: Previous experience UK QTS with experience of being a leader in SEN Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll 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 thats right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100s 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 thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 1