ICT Teacher

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spendmore time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days butonly work four ?

Ourcolleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG,so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone'swork/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-DayWorking Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week(or equivalent).

If the trialis a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - sothere's never been a more exciting time to join!

As part of our continuedgrowth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experiencedICT Teacher to join our close-knit team atLongdon Hall School in Lichfield. Someone whotakes a more creative approach to teaching would be perfect forthis role.

Salary: Up to £36,925.00 perannum dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Term Timeonly

Hours: 37.5 hours hoursper week, Monday - Friday

Throughyour knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on thelives of pupils. Taking responsibility for their learning, you willmotivate them, inspire them and help them develop the skills theyneed for an incredible future.

Aboutthe School

Longdon Hall School is anindependent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional, andmental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensuresuccessful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school witha troubled view of education and life.

Ourvision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerablepupils in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.Every day we improve the lives of thousands of students, theirfamilies and communities through a relentless focus on caring andlearning.

This opportunity is in Lichfield whichis within commutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent andsurrounding areas.

Acorn Education is the UK'sleading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerablepupils. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sectorin setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurableoutcomes for those in our care.

We are reallyproud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth yearrunning.

About theRole

The ICT Teacher will successfullyset a vision and targets for pupil success and be confident inusing their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress, giveregular feedback and encouraging our pupils to take a responsibleand conscientious attitude to their own work and study. Theywill also provide intervention support as and whererequired.

We are particularly interested incandidates from a teaching or SEN teaching backgrounds. As a classteacher you will seek ways to positively engage with and motivatepupils through lessons that promote learning and raise levels ofattainment.

We are looking for a QualifiedTeacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more timedeveloping creative learning opportunities for the most reluctantand troubles learners.

Whilst previousexperience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable,excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personalqualities and levels of resilience are just as important. This role is not suitable for anECT.

EssentialCriteria

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Ability to use ICT effectively and creatively,for teaching

• Resilience

• Understanding of the curriculum in order forsuccessful planning and delivery

• The ability to manage challenging behavioureffectively

Whyjoin Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:

• LifeAssurance

• Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through ourFlexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose thepackage that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing,and insurance benefits

• 100's of discount options valid in the UK andabroad

• Cycle to WorkSchemes

• Electric CarPurchase Scheme

• Criticalillness cover

• Family GrowthSupport - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternityand paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.

And that's notall, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in theknowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.

We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS.

You'llwork 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make youhappy.