Teacher - Science & Maths KS3 & KS4

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 !

Role: Teacher - Science & Maths KS3 & KS4

Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum plus a Welcome Bonus of £2,000

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 a Teacher to join our close-knit team at Jubilee School, part of Acorn Education.

Purpose of 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

Key Task Areas and 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 promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
• 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 Headteacher
• To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff
• 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
• To maintain regular communication both informally and in meeting times, ensuring the individual needs of the student are being met effectively.
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently
• To make, use and keep records in accordance with Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

About Us

Jubilee School is an independent special school for pupils with complex needs. These include social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have additional associated SEND. Jubilee School is linked with four residential accommodations and is located in Waterlooville, just outside of Portsmouth.

This opportunity is in Waterlooville which is within commutable distance of Portsmouth, Chichester and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

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.

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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. 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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,000 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,000 upon completion of your final probation period. Terms and Conditions Apply