Secondary Teacher

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

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

Job Title: Secondary Teacher

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata, pre-tax take home salary)

Location: Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire

Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About us

Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for Pupils years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school is proposed to open in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. We are looking for a Secondary Teacher to start with us in September 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Secondary Teacher who would like to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of a Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to really make a difference. If you are looking for a new challenge then this role is for you.

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.

Job Summary and Duties

Working as a Secondary Teacher for Groveside School you will deliver fun educational based learning which is tailored to each of our pupils to ensure they will achieve positive results.

The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include:

  • Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
  • Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
  • Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
  • Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings.

Key Skills Required

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status is desirable
  • Have a background of delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
  • Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practice, process and curriculum
  • Be experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils and young people with challenging behaviour (SEMH)

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 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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