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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Job Title: Headteacher Location: Bestwood Village School, Nottingham, NG6 8TL Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday Salary: 75,000 per annum ( not pro rata ) Contract: Permanent | Term Time only Start: February 2026 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Bestwood Village School is entering an exciting period of growthand we are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to guide our brand-new Options Autism school into its next chapter. If you are a visionary educational leader with a passion for transforming the lives of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Continuum needs and complex learning profiles, we want to hear from you. This is more than a Headteacher role. This is your opportunity to build something extraordinaryto shape a school from the ground up, grow a committed team, and create a legacy of hope, ambition, and opportunity for learners who think and learn differently. About the Role As Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind the schools ethos, culture, and direction. You will lead with clarity and compassion, setting standards of excellence in teaching, pastoral care, and learner experience. This is a role for someone who not only understands specialist education, but embraces itsomeone who sees potential where others may see barriers, and who believes every child deserves a chance to flourish. Within the Outcomes First Group family, you will have the platform to design and innovate. Our approach is grounded in the belief that exceptional education begins with deep understanding: knowing each pupils strengths, interests, and aspirations, and shaping a personalised journey that builds confidence, skill, independence, and wellbeing. You will empower staff to share this missionestablishing a collaborative, reflective culture where every team member is valued and trusted. You will champion both academic ambition and holistic development, ensuring that every learner is nurtured, challenged, and given the tools to thrive within and beyond school life. This role is ideal for a leader who is energised by opportunity, unafraid of challenge, and committed to creating an inclusive environment where pupils dont simply attend schoolthey belong. Who Were Looking For We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader who can: • Establish and lead a new school within the OFG network, • Translate vision into strategy, inspiring staff and pupils to achieve beyond expectations, • Shape a culture of aspiration, resilience and growth, • Recruit, mentor and empower a talented staff team, • Foster innovation, collaboration and shared accountability, • Proven leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher, • Experience supporting pupils with diverse and complex learning or behavioural needs, • Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and school improvement practices, • Experience managing budgets and school resources About Us Bestwood Village School is a brand-new, specialist independent school in Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, providing a nurturing environment for autistic young people aged 716. With capacity for just 30 pupils, we offer a highly personalised approach to learning, ensuring every child receives the attention, support and encouragement they need to thrive. We are building something special: a place where pupils, staff and families work together to unlock potential, celebrate strengths and inspire ambition. Together at Bestwood, we ASPIRE to be the best versions of ourselves we can be. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils 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 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. Benefits Your 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, • 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 Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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. #1

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first. Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG. Job Title: Design and Technology Teacher Location: Westbourne School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2EL Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am-4.00pm Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum ( not pro rata ) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth in service, Westbourne School is seeking a creative and inspiring Design & Technology Teacher to join our team, helping to deliver engaging, hands-on learning and support every pupil to achieve their full potential. About the Role We are seeking a creative and inspiring Design & Technology Teacher who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and bring hands-on learning to life for pupils with a range of additional needs. Working alongside the Assistant Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, youll play a key role in designing engaging learning experiences that reflect our nurturing ethos and commitment to every pupils success. Key Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality, engaging D&T lessons tailored to the needs of every learner, • Plan purposeful schemes of work and lessons rooted in creativity, practicality, and skill development, • Create a calm, structured learning environment where pupils feel safe, motivated, and valued, • Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual educational needs and support meaningful progress, • Provide clear, constructive feedback to help pupils understand their progress and celebrate achievements, • Maintain accurate records, contribute to pupil reports, and help set realistic goals for development, • Stay up to date with professional teaching standards and evolving educational practice, • Support senior leaders in embedding the schools vision, culture, and high expectations, • Take an active role in the wider life of the school community, • Champion pupil safety and wellbeing, following safeguarding, health & safety, and child protection procedures, • A genuine belief in every childs potential to thrive and succeed, • A commitment to providing pupils with opportunities, choice, and positive pathways, • Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for practical, hands-on teaching, • A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites.You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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? We place the outcomes of the pupils 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 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. Benefits Your 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, • 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 *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 Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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. #1