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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 / 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.

As part of our continued growth, 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 / DT Teacher will deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum areas of Art and DT. Constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that 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 the 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;
• Ensure effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy, and IT skills through the subject;
• Planning and preparing long-term and medium-term plans;
• Create a purposeful learning environment;
• Teaching, according to individual educational needs, the students assigned to you, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school and elsewhere;

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• A deeply held 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, extremely environment;

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems, and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

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 say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

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 a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks;

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits;
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad;
• Cycle to Work Schemes;
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme;
• Critical illness cover;
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

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

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 suitable 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.