English Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist school in Kings Bromley is seeking an English Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality education to students with complex needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, monitoring student progress, and contributing to the development of educational programs. Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of our pupils while enjoying a flexible work-life balance with a trial of a 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality education service in accordance with Company policies.
• Plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record and report on student progress.
• Contribute to the School Development Plan.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

QTS

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 role: English Teacher

Location: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience

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 an English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Trent Acres School located in Kings Bromley.

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.

Key task areas and 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

Qualifications Required

• QTS

About the school

Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school; providing 141 places for pupils aged 5-19.

The school operates across two sites in Staffordshire providing academic and vocational opportunities in both a rural, 12-acre site and a newly built college setting.

The school is purpose-built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca, and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team focused on delivering high-quality, pupil-centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, and surrounding towns.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Why join Options Autism?

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 mental health support services and physical health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a significant positive impact on their lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable 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.