English Teacher

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happyJob Title: English TeacherSalary: Upto £45,000 per annumContract:Permanent; Term Time onlyHours:40 hours per week, Monday to FridayUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**Join us today to receive a £2,000 Welcome Bonus (£1,00 after one month and £1,000 after successful completion of probation).New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6–19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupilsand young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. 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.Job Summary and DutiesWorking as an English Teacher for New Barn 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 developmentsWriting and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targetsBuild relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their educationCreating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settingsKey Skills RequiredUK QTS or equivalentPrevious experience teaching English, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding levelKnowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculumBe experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupilsand young people with challenging behaviour (SEMH/EBD)Not applicable for ECT/NQT/Instructor.Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension 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 checksAnd 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 benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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 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.**Welcome Bonus is paid as per the terms, providing you have not left before payments are made. T&C's apply if you leave within the first 12 months.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr