English Co-Ordinator

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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:          English Co-Ordinator 
Location:          Wessex Lodge School, Frome 
Salary:              From £30,000 per annum
Hours:              40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview)
Contract:          Fixed Term, Term Time only
UK applicants only.
We are looking for an English Co-Ordinator to join the team at Wessex Lodge School.
About the role
To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students in the school.
To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students with support from teaching staff, focused on Reading and working closely with the Phonics lead. Knowledge and experience of the EIF particularly in relation to Reading.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students in English and Reading. 
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviour focusing on English and Reading. 
To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Qualifications Required
Experience/ qualifications relevant to job role
Full UK Driving Licence
About us - Wessex Lodge School is growing
Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of two sites: Wessex Lodge School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. Both sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.
Our students are aged between 8 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you
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.
*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. 
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