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Are you an innovative Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

Robins Way School is a brand-new SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH; a co-educational provision with entry from 5-11 years old.

Robins Way School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Amesbury, Wiltshire. We are looking for an inspirational lead to be the Headteacher of this new school. Robins Way School is proposed to open in June 2025, but we are looking for a Headteacher who can start January 2025 (negotiable) to lead and develop the school throughout its development.

Acorn Education 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.

Up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata) - and performance related bonus.
Monday to Friday
Term Time only
Permanent
Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils 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 operates within the overall strategy and guidelines of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on high quality, creative learning, delivering our pupils educational needs, maximising pupil achievement, and their ability to develop.

As Headteacher you will have an infrastructure of support from central services for Finance, Resourcing, HR and IT including a network of supportive Headteachers from other schools alongside central school improvement support.

Key objectives of the role, that the Head Teacher is expected to achieve:

Outstanding outcomes for Pupils and Young People that are a reflection of their needs, abilities and aptitudes.
A safe environment that protects the welfare of Pupils 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:

At least three years’ experience as a senior leader in a specialist school for pupils with complex communication needs
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 pupils safe, filling the school with pupils, managing costs, meeting regulatory requirements and applying growth plans as appropriate
Desirable:

Completion of NPQH
Experience of conducting performance management
Experience of appointing, managing and inducting staff
Experience of planning the curriculum across a range of ages and abilities
Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access 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 that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
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 applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

On behalf of the current and future children of Woodford Valley Academy, Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be able to inspire all within our community to achieve our vision and goals, taking the school into a new and exciting future. Applicants should have successful senior leadership experience which may be at Deputy Head Teacher level or above. Woodford Valley Academy is a Christian Church School and there is an expectation that our new Head Teacher will model outstanding Christian and ethical leadership. The roles and responsibilities will be based on the National Standards for Head Teachers. As the school has academy status, these will embrace the full range of duties and statutory responsibilities associated with leading a Trust. We understand that the successful candidate may need support initially with some of these responsibilities. In addition the Governing Board has already explored the benefits of joining a MAT in order to achieve the vision for the school and widen its partnerships with other schools. Our new Head Teacher will have the expertise, skills and drive to lead us on this journey into the future.

What the school offers its staff

You will have the opportunity of working with children with positive attitudes and eagerness to learn, with staff who are friendly, committed and hard-working and with a governing body which will work with you in our shared quest to do the very best for our school community.

You will enjoy coming to the beautiful Woodford Valley every day and working with a community which cares about its children and their futures.

You will have the opportunity to restore Woodford Valley Academy to the highest levels of achievement and success, aiming for excellence in all areas.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

On behalf of the current and future children of Woodford Valley Academy, Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined Head Teacher. The successful candidate will be able to inspire all within our community to achieve our vision and goals, taking the school into a new and exciting future. Applicants should have successful senior leadership experience which may be at Deputy Head Teacher level or above. Woodford Valley Academy is a Christian Church School and there is an expectation that our new Head Teacher will model outstanding Christian and ethical leadership. The roles and responsibilities will be based on the National Standards for Head Teachers. As the school has academy status, these will embrace the full range of duties and statutory responsibilities associated with leading a Trust. We understand that the successful candidate may need support initially with some of these responsibilities. In addition the Governing Board has already explored the benefits of joining a MAT in order to achieve the vision for the school and widen its partnerships with other schools. Our new Head Teacher will have the expertise, skills and drive to lead us on this journey into the future.

What the school offers its staff



You will have the opportunity of working with children with positive attitudes and eagerness to learn, with staff who are friendly, committed and hard-working and with a governing body which will work with you in our shared quest to do the very best for our school community.



You will enjoy coming to the beautiful Woodford Valley every day and working with a community which cares about its children and their futures.



You will have the opportunity to restore Woodford Valley Academy to the highest levels of achievement and success, aiming for excellence in all areas.



Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.