Outcomes First Group | Literacy
1 day ago
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy
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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG
Job Title: Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Mentor
Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham
Salary: Up to £26,375.00 per annum dependant on experience
Hours: 39.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm Friday)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Must be UK based.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Mentor to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.
About the role
The successful applicant will have to plan, implement and evaluate literacy/numeracy interventions for pupils, reporting to the SENCO. This will be done with individual pupils or small groups. There may also be some group work complete within class groups.
You will need to have (or demonstrate willingness to develop):
experience of working with pupils and young people
an understanding of SEN
ability to quickly build relationships with challenging pupils
be able to work on your own initiative
awareness of mental health needs of pupils and young people
This is a challenging role and you must be able to cope with stressful interpersonal situations whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
To work with the SENCO to identify pupils in need of additional interventions
To plan, implement and evaluate interventions effectively with pupils. This may involve lone working on and off site
To advise and report to senior staff
To deliver training to staff and support initiatives to improve literacy across the school
Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using appropriate IT
To keep up to date with the latest good practice in the field of interventions
To promote reading across the school
Participate in school wide activities as appropriate
To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum.
About us
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent special school for young people aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.
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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