Head of English
5 days ago
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
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: Head of English
Location: Longdon Hall School, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT
Salary: Up to £42,200.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of English to join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School, part of Acorn Education.
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, engaging and individualised 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 raising of standards, 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 make use of the unique site environments to develop the love of English and reading both inside and outside of the classroom
To be creative in how English can be delivered across the school in a way to engage students
To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth for students and staff
Qualifications Required
Experience/ qualifications relevant to job role
About us
Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 fifth year running.
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
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.
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