Head of Foundation

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Head not only to lead Omnia Foundation, Rayleigh but also to work with the Executive Director, the senior leaders, staff and students to establish an outstanding and innovative model of provision that can be replicated in other localities.

We are therefore seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic leader to work with our Foundation community to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students at Omnia. The successful candidate will have the experience, energy and enthusiasm to build on the existing foundations.

We are looking for someone with strong leadership and management skills, who will work with the staff in taking the Foundation to greater levels of achievement. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment you can be assured of the support of an equally enthusiastic and committed staff and a supportive Chief Executive Officer and Board.

The new Head of Foundation will be passionate about changing young lives, a skilled communicator, and an ambassador for Omnia Foundation, actively promoting what we stand for in the wider community and joining us in our clear vision for developing the provision in other locations in the future.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club, with exciting plans for a new school building.

We are looking for an individual whose leadership, energy and personal skills will command the respect of all within the school and the wider community. The successful applicant will be someone whose personal values align to those of the Foundation and who will lead by example demonstrating high professional standards.

Applicants will have previous successful senior leadership experience within an educational setting.

To apply and request an application pack, please contact people@omniafoundation.co.uk

Visits to the Foundation are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the People team people@omniafoundation.co.uk to book an appointment to visit the school.

Established in 2020 and having achieved successful status as an Independent Special School for Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, Omnia Foundation offers a unique experience for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), for 12-16-year-old boys.

We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the teaching and training professions, we strive to provide a better future for the children, young people and home settings we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual so they can grow, develop and reach the potential of which they are capable. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We strive to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience and hope and enable them to aspire and achieve productive and fulfilled lives. Our success is measured in the lives we changed.

At the Omnia Foundation, we create a secure and safe environment that encourages communication, self-belief, mutual respect and success. We provide a rich and balanced curriculum that develops every child, allowing them to achieve their true potential. We have high expectations of our students and build a secure and happy atmosphere in which students can learn effectively.

Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club.

Successful candidates will be expected to embrace the OMNIA FOUNDATION VALUES FRAMEWORK: OPEN-MINDED, MOTIVATED, NOBLE, INDEPENDENT, ACHIEVERS

BENEFITS PACKAGE - To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package: - Provision allowance (currently 4%) reviewed annually, in addition to basic salary - Group pension plan - Access to internal wellbeing support - Competitive annual leave entitlement - Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts - Life Assurance - Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership

We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact People@omniafoundation.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.

Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.