Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Frome; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of students with diverse needs. As a Teacher at Wessex Lodge School, you will have the opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively, using extensive resources to deliver engaging lessons. This role is not just about teaching; it's about building meaningful relationships, fostering a supportive environment, and ensuring every student thrives. With a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development, this is your chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming education and improving life outcomes for all students.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with UK QTS or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with autism and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor and assess students' personal development and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication Skills

Passion for Teaching

Ability to Work with Special Needs

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Role: Teacher

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary: From £32,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 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 Class Teachers to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you already have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils. In this role, you will have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to the needs of individuals with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. At Outcomes First Group you are able to work creatively, making the most of all the extensive resources and expert support we have available.

You will observe, monitor and assess our students, making sure their personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

Who we are looking for

You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, as comfortable talking to pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs as you are with contributing to the school’s vision and direction.

Our schools are unique environments, each one having its own special atmosphere and range of opportunities and resources. Our teachers enjoy becoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the potential of the building and environment and getting to know the brilliant pupils in our care.

You will enjoy building these caring relationships as well as liaising with fellow professionals, whether they are colleagues in the same school or they work in the pupils’ previous educational establishments.

Requirements:

• UK QTS or equivalent

About Us

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School in Frome, and Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley. All sites offer students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside various subject paths, including 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 proven practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we aim to improve life outcomes for every student.

The established staff team comes from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of skills, which can be utilized within this school. If you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry, or any other trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of setting and delivering innovative 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.

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 your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

Additionally, our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to customize your benefits package, including:

• 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 and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of our pupils at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will positively impact others’ lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.