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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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: Primary Teacher Location: Longdon Park School, Egginton, DE65 6GU Salary: £31,650 - £36,925 per annum dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri 8.00-16.00 & Wed 8.00-17.00 Contract: Permanent, Term time only As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Primary Teacher to join our fantastic team at Longon Park School.
About the role This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupilswith varied and complex needs.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best.
We are looking for a Primary Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjects and who shares 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.
Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
Educated to degree level and/or of Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupilto reach their potential Essential: QTS Degree Experience In Teaching Primary About us Longdon Park School opened in June 2015.
We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD.
We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour.
We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum.
Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Longdon Park is going through an exciting period of growth which is why this position is now available.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.
We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.
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 Options Autism?
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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.
And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupilsand vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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.
*Youll 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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