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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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: PSHCE, SRE and KS4 Teacher Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum Hours: 37.5 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 PSHCE, SRE and KS4 Teacher to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College located in Maidstone, Kent.
About the role To model the college values of 'Love, Commitment and Opportunity' consistently on a daily basis To deliver highly effective teaching and learning to the KS4 students in your sessions ensuring that it is appropriate, relevant and meets statutory requirements consistent with the individual needs of each student and to facilitate the very best outcomes for all To support and facilitate the implementation of the college's policies To share in the corporate responsibility for the education, welfare and conduct of all students To model the college protocols and procedures on a daily basis To ensure registration procedures are followed accurately Principle Duties A general teaching commitment, including leading on PSHCE and SRE The ability to teach humanities would be beneficial Teaching any student at Heath Farm College To plan and deliver schemes of work for the students in your sessions that is in keeping with the statutory requirements relating to individual students and college policies Responsibility for the assessment, recording and reporting of all students in your sessions To ensure that each student in your teaching or tutorial group has a Student Learner Profile which is relevant, appropriate, up to date and consistent with any statutory requirements To maintain appropriate and relevant records to ensure that students' achievements and progress are documented and available for progression planning Qualifications Required QTS About us We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.
Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students.
The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and residential 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 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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