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Job Title: English Teacher Location: Bramfield House School, Halesworth, Suffolk Salary: Up to £42,200 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday; 8:15am - 4:45pm Contract: Permanent; Term Time only UK applicants only.
This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are looking for an experienced English Teacher to join our fantastic team at Bramfield House School, Halesworth, Suffolk.
Purpose of the Job You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum area of English.
You will constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed.
Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a school Teacher as set out in the current School policies.
You will oversee an English team as well as a wider literacy intervention team of specialists, you will work alongside the SENCo to put in place intervention to raise standards of literacy for all.
You will be delivering whole school training on English and Literacy strategies and will be held accountable for and hold other accountable for the development of your strategy across the school.
You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.
Essential Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
A deeply held conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential.
The belief that all pupils deserve a life of choice and opportunity.
Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced extremely environment.
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
Ability to support colleagues in developing their practice in relation to the subjects you lead.
About us Bramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk.
The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible.
This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and accommodation 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.
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 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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