Job Description
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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Part Time SEN Teacher
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum dependent on experience
Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
Hours: 24 hours per week; Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Join us today to receive a £5000 Welcome Bonus (£2500 after one month and £2500 after successful completion of probation - applicable only for teachers who are immediately available).
If you really want to make your mark at a rapidly growing school that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!
We are looking for SEN Teachers who have a therapeutic approach to their teaching and learning. Teachers with a background in Early Years and Primary Teaching would be suitable for this position but must be prepared to teach students of all ages. Experience of working with Autistic pupils, willingness to teach and lead on a curriculum area(s). 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.
Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.
Service Overview
New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.
New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.?
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 services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.
Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education and 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.
Job Summary
Duties will include:
Teaching a varied range of subjects
Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings
Key Skills Required:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status
Have a background of teaching a range of subjects, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practice, process and curriculum
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll 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 thats right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100s 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.
Skills
When can i start working?