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Job Title: Head of English
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview)
Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time only
UK applicants only.
We are looking for an Head of English to join the team at Wessex Lodge School.
About the role
To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all students in the school
- To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, engaging and individualised curriculum for students with support from teaching staff, focused on Reading and working closely with the Phonics lead. Knowledge and experience of the EIF particularly in relation to Reading.
- To monitor and support the raising of standards, the overall progress and development of students in English and Reading.
- To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
- To make use of the unique site environments to develop the love of English and reading both inside and outside of the classroom
- To be creative in how English can be delivered across the school in a way to engage students
- To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth for students and staff
Qualifications Required
- Experience/ qualifications relevant to job role
- Full UK Driving Licence
About us - Wessex Lodge School is growing!
Wessex Lodge School, is trauma informed school and a thrive school of excellence, currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge School located in Frome, Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley and Wessex Lodge Primary school in Kilmington. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting and outdoor Education activities.
Our students are aged between 8 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, staff are supported by our on site therapy team and our status as a THRIVE school of excellence, work together we help to improve life outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which are utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest, alongside your love of teaching English, and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
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.