How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG! Job Title:   Deputy Headteacher SEN School - Primary Experience Location:   Brinksway School, Stockport Salary:       £47,500 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience  Hours:       37.5 hours per week; 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday Contract    Permanent, Term Time Only Start Date: June/September 2025 UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Deputy Headteacher to joinour close-knit team at Brinksway School located in Stockport. Job Purpose To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Headteacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school  The successful candidate will be a strong leader who can develop our primary based pre-formal and semi-formal curriculums. Key Task Areas and Responsibilities To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed bythe local safeguarding board. To participate in the process of assessment of referrals To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge To work as a key member of the multi disciplinaryteam which encompasses education, residential care and the clinical team To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student is able to achieve planned outcomes Experience Experience of the primary curriculum and SEN approaches (essential) Experience of Equals (desired but not essential) Experience working as a leader in an SEN setting Qualifications  UK QTS or equivalent About us Our new Options Autism School - Brinksway School in Stockport. The school opened in September 2024 and will have capacity for 55 pupils.  Brinksway School will be a Primary and Secondary Special Educational Needs School for pupils with Autism.  For over 16 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifthyear running.​ Why join Options Autism?​ 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 Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.  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 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. *You’ll 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 andis not a contractual benefit