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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 worklife 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).
There has never been a more exciting time to join us!
Job Title: Class Teacher
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome (position to cover across all
locations)
Salary: From £31,650.00 per annum dependant on experience
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
experienced Class Teachers to join our fantastic team at Wessex Lodge School,
Frome.
About the role
As a Class Teacher and under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher,
carry out the professional duties of a teacher as outlined in the job
description.
You will ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and
differentiated curriculum for students studying in the curriculum area, in
accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies.
You will
contribute to raising standards of student attainment and to facilitate and
encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity
to achieve their full potential.
You will develop and enhance the teaching
practice of others and to monitor and support the overall progress and
development of students within the curriculum area.
Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient,
and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to
reach their potential.
Also, as you will be expected to cover across all 3 locations, a full UK
Driving Licence is essential
Roles and Responsibilities:
* To safeguard all pupils across the school
* To exhibit the highest level of professional standards at all times
* To plan and deliver learning to a class.
* To promote the love of learning in whatever area of school life to all students
* To promote the school aims under the banner… An individualised education to improve life outcomes.
Essential
* Driving Licence
* QTS
* Experience qualifications relevant to job role
Desirable
* SEMH experience
About us
Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary
School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome,
and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley.
All sites allow students the
opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths,
including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as
well as sporting activities.
Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old.
Each student has individual
needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of
practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life
outcomes for every student.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and
have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this
school.
So, if you have an interest andor qualifications in animal care,
horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific
trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a
rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Education is the
UK's leading independent provider of specialist education 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
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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