Art / DT Teacher

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent SEN school as an Art / DT Teacher, where you'll deliver innovative teaching in a supportive environment. Benefit from a competitive salary up to £45,000 and enjoy a 4-Day Working Week initiative aimed at improving work/life balance. Utilize your passion for teaching and commitment to student success to make a positive impact on diverse learners.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with optional contributions

'Your Wellbeing Matters' support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
• Strong belief in potential of every pupil.
• Commitment to providing opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for student learning and achievement.
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression.
• Plan and prepare lessons.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to student success

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

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 participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, which means you could be working one day less per week (or an equivalent).

If the trial is successful, we will implement the 4DWW across the Group — making this an exciting time to join us!

Job Title: Art / DT Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to GBP45,000.00 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 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 / DT Teacher will deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching within the curriculum areas of Art and DT. You will strive to produce outstanding/good teaching to ensure all learners succeed and fulfill your professional duties as a school teacher according to current policies.

Key Responsibilities

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

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• A strong belief that every pupil can achieve their potential;
• A commitment to providing students with life choices and opportunities;
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a stimulating environment where pupils make outstanding progress and enjoy success. We support pupils with diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues, helping them achieve positive outcomes and happiness at school.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education, committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

We offer an exceptional rewards package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' mental health and physical health support services

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• 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 treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

Note: You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.