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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: Deputy SENco Location: Heath Farm School, Charing Heath, Ashford Salary: £21,000 to £26,000 per annum Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours TBC) Contract: Permanent, Term Time only UK applicants only. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy SENco to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School located in Charing Heath, Ashford. About the role To support the Assistant Head: SENCo by taking responsibility for uploading information before and post PEP meetings and liaise with teaching staff to input factual and up to date data. Assist with the management of the provision for students with SEND, particularly for those who are CiC. Duties will include allocating dedicated support time for students, creating and collating relevant PEP paperwork, leading and/or contributing to PEP meetings with wider professionals, contributing to EHC plans and creating and overseeing relevant student passports. The role will also include 1:1 and small group teaching elements work alongside class teacher and therapeutic education provision coordinator to support and secure students' successful transition into full-time education within classroom environments. Areas of Responsibilities Children in Care (CiC) Provision and Personal Education Plans (PEPs) Gain an understanding of CiC students EHCP outcomes that inform PEP's and improve opportunities to build life skills to support independence Support Designated Teacher in delivering PEPs and monitor and record all Pupils in Care Personal Education Plans. Help to facilitate and support PEP meetings, liaising with Social Workers, Foster Carers and Virtual School Education Officers. This includes covering Designated Teacher when required. Liaise with all teaching staff before and after PEP meetings and ensure they are supported when completing the relevant paperwork tasks within the agreed timescales. Qualification required QTS About us It is an exciting time to join Heath Farm School. Under the leadership of the new, forward-thinking Headteacher, the school and its team are currently in the process of redesigning and creating a purposeful and unique Heath Farm Curriculum' that fully meets the holistic needs of our students. We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist 6th Form Centre, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives. Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the toxicity and bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care. 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 part of the Outcomes First Group. 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 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. 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. #1
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: Family Liaison Officer Location: Heath Farm School, Charing Heath, Ashford Salary: £25,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4pm 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 Family Liaison Officer to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School located in Ashford. About the role To engage with parents, carers and families to provide early intervention, support and guidance to increase engagement with the school and therefore improve learning outcomes for pupils. Key duties and responsibilities: Family Support Provide advice and guidance to parents and carers where needed in relation to: meeting the emotional needs of pupils; consistent discipline; healthy eating; attendance; sources of advice and guidance within the local community and via other agencies To liaise with other agencies supporting families and assist with referrals as appropriate. To work with SLT to develop action plans and undertake individual case work with families to support them in addressing issues which might be impacting on their pupil's learning. About us It is an exciting time to join Heath Farm School. Under the leadership of the new, forward-thinking Headteacher, the school and its team are currently in the process of redesigning and creating a purposeful and unique Heath Farm Curriculum' that fully meets the holistic needs of our students. We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist 6th Form Centre, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives. Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the toxicity and bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care. 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 part of the Outcomes First Group. 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 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. 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. #1
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: Catering Manager Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone Salary: £20,000 per annum (£14.95 per hour) not pro-rata, pre tax salary Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start date: ASAP UK applicants only. Are you a creative and enthusiastic chef, who will be committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our fantastic team at Heath Farm College, our provision for 1619-year-olds. We are looking for somebody who will create exciting lunches for our staff and students in a brand-new purpose-built kitchen. We need you to have the knowledge and skills to be able to supervise the catering operation, lead food production and ensure that the kitchen is compliant with all food safety and health and safety legislation. We need people who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world. About us We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment, where every pupil is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. All classes have excellent ratios of at least 2:1, students to adults. Typically, classes have between 6-8 students. As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care. Acorn Education & Care is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care 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. 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 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. 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. #1