Headteacher (Rossendale)
hace 1 día
Rossendale
At Outcomes First Schools, we believe in fostering a greater work-life balance, giving you the time to enjoy what you love outside of work! Job Title: Headteacher\n Location: Belmont School (multi-site role working across Belmont Primary School, BB4 7LJ and Belmont Secondary School, BB4 6RX) \n Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday \n Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) \n Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only \n Start: March 2027 \n Note: UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role\n Are you ready to elevate your leadership career and make a meaningful impact? \n At Belmont Primary and Secondary Schools, we are on the lookout for an exceptional Headteacher who possesses the vision, drive, and determination to lead two specialist provisions and create transformative opportunities for young people. \n This isn’t just another Headteacher role; it’s a chance to shape the future of two schools, inspire talented teams, and revolutionize educational experiences for students who thrive on a different approach to learning. \n Our schools support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, along with additional learning and communication difficulties. We believe in Thinking and Learning Differently, recognizing that every student has unique strengths, challenges, and aspirations. We are dedicated to helping them achieve more than they ever thought possible. \n As Headteacher, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across both our Primary and Secondary schools, driving high standards, championing innovative teaching, and ensuring students receive the personalized education and support they deserve. \n Working closely with the Senior Leadership Teams and Regional Director, you will have the opportunity to influence school development, empower colleagues, and cultivate a positive, ambitious culture where both students and staff can thrive. What You'll Be Doing\n\n • Lead with vision and ambition, providing inspirational leadership across both Belmont Primary and Secondary Schools.\n, • Shape exceptional education by driving curriculum development, high-quality teaching, and personalized learning for students with SEMH and additional needs.\n, • Inspire and develop your teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.\n, • Drive school improvement through self-evaluation, performance information, and quality assurance to raise standards and enhance outcomes.\n, • Champion student wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring both schools provide safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.\n, • Build meaningful partnerships with families, local authorities, external professionals, and other stakeholders.\n, • Lead with confidence through inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high standards across both provisions.\n, • Oversee effective school operations, including financial management, resource planning, and budget control.\nWhat We're Looking For\n We seek a confident, forward-thinking leader who combines educational expertise with the ability to motivate others, embrace challenges, and deliver lasting improvements. \n You will bring: \n\n • QTS, NPQH, or a degree relevant to the role.\n, • Successful leadership experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher within a specialist or SEMH setting.\n, • A strong understanding of SEMH needs, learning difficulties, and communication challenges, with a commitment to inclusive education.\n, • A proven track record of driving school improvement and achieving positive educational outcomes.\n, • Experience with Ofsted inspections, quality assurance, and collaboration with school improvement partners.\n, • Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and support high-performing teams.\n, • Strong strategic planning, communication, and decision-making skills.\n, • Experience managing school budgets, resources, and financial compliance.\n, • The resilience, creativity, and ambition to lead positive change across two school sites.\n\n Two Schools. One Shared Vision. Countless Opportunities to Make a Difference. \n At Belmont, we understand that outstanding leadership can change the trajectory of a young person's life. \n Every improvement you drive, every colleague you inspire, and every opportunity you create will help students build confidence, develop independence, and prepare for a brighter future. \n You will have the chance to make a lasting impact across two specialist schools, supported by the wider expertise and resources of Outcomes First Group. \n If you are an experienced Headteacher seeking a new challenge, or an ambitious Deputy Headteacher ready to step into whole-school leadership, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! About Us\n Belmont School is an independent specialist school providing education for boys aged 5–18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated complex behaviors. The school operates as one community across two phases: a Primary Phase in Rossendale for students aged 5–11 and a Secondary Phase in Rawtenstall for students aged 11–18. \n At Belmont, we create a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment where every student is understood, supported, and encouraged to succeed. Through small classes, personalized learning pathways, and therapeutic support, we help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and resilience, and take pride in their achievements. \n Our broad and ambitious curriculum provides opportunities for academic, vocational, and creative development, alongside a strong focus on social development, independence, and essential life skills. We work hard to nurture aspiration and equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make a positive contribution to society and achieve a successful future. \n With provision across both the Primary and Secondary phases, Belmont offers a genuinely joined-up educational journey, supporting students from their earliest years through to adulthood. \n The school is easily commutable from Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley, and the surrounding areas. \n At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who require a deeper level of understanding, expertise, and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring, and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia, and experiences of trauma or adversity. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year in 2025. Why Join Us?\n We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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 undergo a fully enhanced DBS check. \n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:\n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support\n \n\n We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to conducting a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While 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 due to 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.