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Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
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: Secondary Maths Teacher Location: The Holden School, Leigh Salary: up to £35.000 per annum dependent on experience 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 Secondary Maths Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Holden School located in Leigh.
About 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.
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 Head Teacher 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 Essential: TRN About us The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our young people supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements.
Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
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.
We believe that it is extremely important that you feel heard!
We had great results from our Great Place to Work Survey: 86% said that I am treated as a full member here regardless of my position.
80% agree that Management shows a sincere interest in me as a person, not just an employee.
80% said I feel I make a difference here.
80% of you said I'm proud to tell others I work here.
80% Believe that People care about each other here.
91% of Team Members said My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job".
89% said that when you join the organisation, you are made to feel welcome.
89% said that I get empathy and support from my manager/supervisor when needed.
88% agree that Management recognises honest mistakes as part of doing business.
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 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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