Headteacher

Job Description

Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of children and young peopleThis is a great opportunity to join Options Autismas a Headteacher at Castle Garden School, Guildford, SurreySalary: Up to £80,000 per annumHours: Monday to FridayContract: Permanent; Term Time onlyThrough your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of children and young people. As Headteacher you will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operateswithin the overall strategy and guidelines of Options Autism.About usCastle Garden School is a brand new school, part of Options Autism. Castle Garden School is a school for 7 to 14 year old girls and boys with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs. Our school is set in a great location close to the M3 and withincommutable distance of all network links.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approachesthat provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.Key Responsibilities:

• Outstanding outcomes for Children and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
• A safe environment that protects the welfare of Children and Young People and staff in the school.
• 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.
• 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.
• Effective strategic and operational planning, that includes self-evaluation, school improvement and delivery.
• A shared vision, that fits within the overall Acorn Group strategy, which inspires and motivates students, staff and all other members of the school community.

Essential Criteria:

• At least three years experience as a senior leader in either mainstream or special educational needs schools
• Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
• Willingness to extend personal and professional development
• Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
• Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, keeping children safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applyinggrowth plans as appropriate

Why join Options AutismBenefitsYour 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 Mattersaccess 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

And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the children 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 children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact Ciaran Walsh on .uk.