Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a passionate Teacher for Wessex Lodge School. The ideal candidate will support students with autism and learning difficulties while creating engaging learning experiences. This permanent, term-time-only role offers a salary starting from £32,000 per annum and the opportunity to participate in a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme options

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in educating students with autism and complex needs.
• Ability to monitor and support student wellbeing alongside academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily engaging learning activities.
• Monitor and assess student progress, ensuring personal development.

Skills

Communication

Passion for teaching

Education

UK QTS 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 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!

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
• Previous experience

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 allow students to explore the curriculum alongside a range of 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 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 various previous occupations and have a vast range of individual 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 specific 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 leading our 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’ in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

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

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options such as:

• A wide range of 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to 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. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We do not accept liability for any costs incurred during the application process. All safeguarding checks are required and may affect timescales.