Art and DT Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent SEN school in Ashford seeks an Art and DT Teacher to deliver innovative teaching and support students with diverse needs. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the learning and achievement of all students.
• Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term plans.
• Create a purposeful learning environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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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).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Art and DT Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Art and DT Teacher to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The Art and DT Teacher will deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum areas of Art and DT. You will strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure all learners succeed and carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all;
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the subject for all students;
• Develop students’ literacy, numeracy, and IT skills through the subject;
• Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term plans;
• Create a purposeful learning environment;
• Teach according to individual educational needs, including setting and marking work both in school and elsewhere.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• A deep conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential;
• The belief that all students deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a unique environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress and enjoy success. Our nurturing approach supports pupils with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, and mental health challenges. Despite their needs, our pupils achieve extraordinary outcomes and happiness at school.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, committed to setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.