Headteacher
- Permanent
Location:
West
Yorkshire Hours:
40
hours
per
week
|
Monday
to
Friday
|
8.30am
to
4.30pm Salary:
Up
to
£85,000
per
annum,
depending
on
experience
(not
pro
rata) Contract:
Permanent
|
Term
Time
Only Start:
ASAP UK
applicants
only
–
no
sponsorship
available This
is
your
opportunity
to
help
shape
the
future
of
a
growing
specialist
school.
We are entering an exciting phase of growth and development and are looking for an ambitious, passionate school leader
who
wants
to
make
a
genuine
impact.
Someone
who
is
excited
by
the
opportunity
to
shape
a
school's
culture,
develop
a
team,
influence
its
direction
and
create
something
exceptional
for
children
with
autism
and
complex
needs. This
could
be
your
next
challenge. Or
perhaps
it's
the
opportunity
you've
been
waiting
for
to
take
your
first
step
into
Headship. Could
this
be
your
next
move?
Whether
you're
an
experienced
Headteacher
looking
for
a
fresh
challenge
or
an
established
Deputy
Headteacher
ready
to
take
the
next
step,
we'd
love
to
hear
from
you. We recognise that great Headteachers develop through different routes.
Whilst
an
NPQH
qualification
would
be
advantageous,
what
matters
most
is
your
ability
to
inspire
others,
lead
with
purpose,
and
demonstrate
the
experience
and
potential
to
thrive
in
Headship. You
will
be
supported
by
experienced
colleagues
across
OFG Education ,
with
access
to
coaching,
development
and
a
wider
network
of
specialist
educational
expertise. About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.
About
the
School
We
are
a
specialist
independent
school
supporting
children
aged
4
to
11
years
with
autism,
often
alongside
complex
learning,
communication
and
sensory
needs. Our
environment
is
thoughtfully
designed
to
help
every
child
feel
safe,
understood
and
empowered
to
thrive. Our broad and balanced curriculum goes beyond
academic
achievement.
We
focus
on
communication,
emotional
regulation,
sensory
processing,
social
interaction,
independence
and
essential
life
skills,
ensuring
every
student
has
the
opportunity
to
make
meaningful
progress. As
a
growing
school,
the
foundations
are
in
place.
Now
comes
the
exciting
part:
shaping
what
the
future
can
become. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why
this
role
is
different
You
get
to
build,
not
just
maintain. You'll
have
the
opportunity
to: Shape
the
culture
and
establish
the
values,
expectations
and
identity
of
a
growing
school. Make
your
mark
and
influence
how
the
school
develops. Develop
people
by
recruiting,
inspiring
and
building
a
high-performing
multidisciplinary
team. Lead
change
by
driving
school
improvement
and
implementing
innovative
approaches
to
specialist
education. Work
collaboratively
with
experienced
educational
and
specialist
leaders
across
OFG Education . Grow
your
career,
whether
you're
an
experienced
Headteacher
or
an
ambitious
Deputy
ready
for
your
first
Headship. Make
a
real
difference
by
creating
an
environment
where
children
with
autism
and
complex
needs
can
thrive. About
the
Role
As
Headteacher,
you'll
provide
the
vision,
leadership
and
energy
needed
to
take
the
school
into
its
next
chapter. You'll
be
responsible
for
setting
the
strategic
direction
of
the
school,
developing
a
strong
culture
and
ensuring
that
students
receive
exceptional
education
and
support. You'll
lead
a
dedicated
multidisciplinary
team,
champion
high-quality
teaching
and
personalised
provision,
and
create
a
calm,
nurturing
and
therapeutic
environment
where
students
can
flourish. You'll
also
oversee
safeguarding,
quality
assurance,
compliance,
and
the
operational
and
financial
management
of
the
school,
while
building
strong
relationships
with
families,
local
authorities
and
external
professionals. Most
importantly,
you'll
have
the
freedom
and
responsibility
to
shape
what
comes
next. You
won't
simply
be
stepping
into
an
established
school
and
maintaining
the
status
quo. You'll
be
helping
to
build
on
strong
foundations
and
create
the
school
you
believe
children
with
autism
deserve. About
You
We're
looking
for
someone
who
is: A
qualified
teacher
with
QTS
and
a
recognised
teaching
qualification
such
as
PGCE
or
equivalent. An
experienced
school
leader
with
a
strong
track
record
of
leading
and
developing
teams. Passionate
about
specialist
education,
inclusion
and
improving
outcomes
for
children
with
autism
and
complex
needs. Confident
in
leading
school
improvement
and
delivering
high
standards
of
teaching
and
learning. Able
to
create
a
positive
culture
where
staff
feel
valued,
supported
and
accountable. A
strong
communicator
who
can
build
trusted
relationships
with
students,
families,
colleagues
and
professionals. Organised,
resilient
and
confident
in
making
decisions. Comfortable
balancing
strategic
leadership
with
the
operational
demands
of
running
a
growing
school. Committed
to
safeguarding
and
promoting
the
welfare
of
children
and
young
people. Ambitious
about
what
the
school
can
achieve. What
matters
most?
We're
looking
for
a
leader
with
vision. Someone
who
sees
possibility
where
others
see
challenges. Someone
who
enjoys
developing
people,
solving
problems
and
turning
ideas
into
reality. Someone
who
wants
to
leave
a
lasting
legacy. Why
Join
OFG Education ?
We
place
students
and
vulnerable
young
adults
at
the
heart
of
everything
we
do,
so
every
day
brings
the
satisfaction
of
making
a
real
difference. We
are
proud
to
have
been
officially
certified
as
a
Great
Place
to
Work
for
the
sixth
year
running. You'll
also
benefit
from: Life
Assurance Pension
scheme
with
options
to
increase
contributions Your
Wellbeing
Matters
programme,
including
mental
health
support
and
physical
health
checks Flexible
Benefits
Platform
(Vista),
including:
Health,
wellbeing
and
insurance
benefits Hundreds
of
UK
and
international
discounts Cycle
to
Work
Scheme Electric
Car
Purchase
Scheme Critical
illness
cover Family
Growth
Support,
including
enhanced
maternity
and
paternity
leave
and
paid
fertility
treatment
support
Safeguarding
We
are
committed
to
safeguarding
and
promoting
the
welfare
of
students
and
young
people. All
applicants
will
be
subject
to
social
media
checks
and
successful
applicants
will
be
required
to
undertake
a
fully
enhanced
DBS
check. We
reserve
the
right
to
close
the
vacancy
early
if
we
receive
a
high
volume
of
suitable
applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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