KS3 Maths Teacher
Posted 4 hours 53 minutes ago by Outcomes First Group
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us !
Job title: KS3 Maths Teacher
Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk
Salary: £37,980 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:15 - 15:45
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 a KS3 Maths Teacher to join our close-knit team at Wetheringsett Manor School located in Suffolk.
About the role
To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher.
In consultation with the Head of School/Head of School undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school's curriculum.
To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school's curriculum.
Knowledge and Understanding
The school's vision, aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and action plans; Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' attainment and progress;
The characteristics of high-quality teaching and the main strategies for improving and sustaining high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils; Management, including employment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel, external relations, finance and change;
The implications of the code of practice of special educational needs for teaching and learning.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
- To teach a variety of general subjects across the national curriculum to students aged between 10- 14, but also to KS4 pupils on occasion.- To be a form tutor for students to support them in their education.
To play a key role in the development of SEN provision within Wetheringsett Manor School.
To work with schools, parents, key agencies and the young people with SEN to ensure effective and successful inclusion of pupils including those with SEMH within Wetheringsett Manor School.
To support the development of learning styles and appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for pupils with complex needs and diagnoses within Wetheringsett Manor School.
To work with the schools therapy team and build strong curriculum based on the needs of the students.
To enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through the delivery of teaching, support, families and the young person.
About the School
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 42 pupils aged 11-18. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Wetheringsett Manor School has gone through significant refurbishment and is based in Suffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020. The Manor House is located in 17 acres of parkland with wooded boundaries and sits on the edge of the village of Wetheringsett. The accommodation also provides several other buildings including a converted stable block, a cottage and two industrial units.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
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 first-class 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
100's 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 package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.