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We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!Position: Assistant HeadteacherLocation: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BASalary: Up to 50,000 per annumHours: Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at Norton College in Worcester.About the role:The Assistant Headteacher will:Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).Assist the Head of School in leading and managing the College.To take responsibility for the organisation and management of the College in the absence of the Head of School.To undertake teaching duties as required.Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Head of School.Main TasksThe specific nature and balance of these responsibilities will vary according to the needs of the College and may be shared.However, in particular be responsible to the Head of School for the following: -Pastoral needs of the student.Deputy Designated Safeguarding LeadLead on Curriculum Development and oversightDesignated Teacher for Looked After Children (LAC) and Previously Looked After Children (PLAC).Lead on Annual Reviews for Looked After Children (LAC)Designated Trauma Informed PractitionerTeaching commitmentThe internal organisation, management and control of the CollegeStatistical analysisThe management of staffEssential:Previous experience in a similar roleEducation DegreeAbout usNorton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs 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.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.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.#1