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Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.
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.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
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Job Title: English Teacher
Location: Berkshire - New Barn School, Newbury / Groveside School, Reading
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40 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 English Teachers to join us at New Barn School & Groveside School.
About the role
To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
Responsibilities
- To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School's Curriculum framework and related policies
- To monitor, record and report on student progress
- To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
- To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
- To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Head Teacher
- To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students
- Adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
- To ensure Learning Support Assistants/Tutors/Instructors and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids
- Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling students to develop from needing external control, to developing self-control
- To play a full part as a member of the school's multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues
Why work for us?
Acorn Education can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable pupils across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish.
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.
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
- Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
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 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.
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