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Job title: Deputy Headteacher
Location: Riverview House School
Salary: Upto £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
The opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join our school, working closely with the Headteacher to effectively lead Riverview House School and deliver our vision, mission and strategic priorities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an outstanding record as a leader and will be able to realise the ambitious vision of securing excellence in every aspect of school life.
Riverview House School is a brand new 50 place secondary SEN school for pupils with complex needs. A co -educational provision with entry from 11yrs to 19yrs. Riverview is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Newbury, West Berkshire. We are looking for an inspirational lead to be the head teacher of this new school. The school is opening March 2023.
Acorn Education & Care is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care 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.
About the role
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and committed Deputy Headteacher who will join our Senior Leadership Team.
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.
You may have specialist knowledge and experience of working with pupils with Autism or with social, emotional and mental health needs, or you may have experience of working across both specialisms. You will be expected to create a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel.
As Deputy Headteacher you will have an excellent understanding of the independent school standards and the education inspection framework. You will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people and produces positive outcomes.
Working with the Headteacher, you will ensure the school has effective management and the required team capability to further develop and continually improve.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to hear from passionate individuals with experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning needs. We are looking for someone who knows how to bring a creative and innovative approach to improving performance and support for our pupils and their families.
An excellent communicator, you will act as an ambassador for Riverview House School and will have demonstrable experience of working in partnership with parents, local authorities and other stakeholders.
If you are a truly inspirational, highly motivated, and forward-thinking leader, with the energy and passion to change lives coupled with proven experience of whole school development and improvement, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
In return for your experience and commitment, we offer outstanding career opportunities, access to a network of great senior colleagues within the Outcomes First Group and the chance to shape the future and ongoing development of the school.
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 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media check.