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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).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title: Assistant HeadteacherLocation: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SBSalary: 42,000.00 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week; Mon, Wed - Fri 8.30 - 4, Tue 8.30 - 4.30Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (plus occasional days as necessary)Start Date: September (potentially earlier)UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit team at The Holden School,part of Acorn Education.About the RoleThis is a great opportunity for anAssistant Headteacher whois lookingforthe chancetobring innovation and creativitytoinspire learninginan SENenvironmentforpupils with varied needs.Your work will bechallenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will bethe custodian of ourstrongsafeguarding culture,where pupils arelistened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.In partnership with our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you willdeliver clear, authentic leadership to ourmultidisciplinary team,establishing school aims and objectives,ensuringhigh levels of quality and compliance andworkingcollaboratively to develop appropriate, individualised programmes of learning for our pupils.Who we are looking forWhen it comes to our pupils, we never settle for second best.We are looking for anAssistant Headteacherwith the experience, leadership skills, andvision to build incredible futures by empowering students in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.Educated todegree level or equivalent with Qualified Teacher Status,youwillbe experienced in an SEN environment, enjoy leading a team,and be genuinelymotivated by helping every pupil toreach theirpotential.RequirementUK QTS or equivalentExperienceLeadership experience, SEN experienceFor a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job DescriptionAbout UsThe Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build condence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd 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 benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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. 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#1