Science Teacher

1 month ago

London UK, UK, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
Job description

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:ScienceTeacher

Location: Woodside Park school, Penge

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are keen to appoint an experienced Science Teacher to join our new Acorn Education School - Woodside Park School located in Penge, South East London.

About the role

To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Head of Education/Headteacher

To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum

In consultation with the Head of Education/Headteacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum

Understanding:

  • The school’s aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and action plans;

  • Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils attainment and progress such as Accelerated Reader;

  • The characteristics of high-quality teaching and the main strategies for improving and sustaining

  • High standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils;

  • Management, including employment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel, external relations, finance and change;

  • The implications of the code of practice of special educational needs for teaching and learning.

Essential:

  • Use of a variety of teaching styles and approaches

  • Attainment of GCSE (or equivalent), grade C in English and Maths

  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

  • Organisational skills

  • Good communication skills

  • A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils

  • Ability and enthusiasm to work jointly with colleagues

  • An outstanding classroom teacher, or has the capacity to become one

  • Strategic thinker who tailors lessons to students needs and abilities

About The School

Our new Acorn School - Woodside Park located in Penge, South East London. The school will have capacity for 34 pupils ages 11-16 years old and is due to open April 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

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.

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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