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: PSHE and Careers Teacher/Instructor
Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham, Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 39.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,
Rota: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, term-time only
Applicants must be UK based.
We're looking for an experienced PSHE and Careers Teacher/Instructor to join The Grange Therapeutic School.
About the Role
You will need to have (or demonstrate willingness to develop):
- experience of working with pupils
- an understanding of SEN
- ability to quickly build relationships with challenging pupils
- be able to work on your own initiative
This is a challenging role and you must be able to cope with stressful interpersonal situations whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
- To deliver PSHE and Careers education for KS1-5
- To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integration into the School
- To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum
- To ensure Child Protection and Safeguarding is of paramount importance
- Follow procedures for accident, illness, absconding and absence for pupils and to adhere to all school policies
- Contribute to any meetings that are called for the education and welfare of pupils
- To conduct any reasonable duties as directed by the Head Teacher or their representatives
About the School
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent special school for young people aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted.
We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and we provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.
Why join Acorn Education?
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
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.
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