KS3 Maths Teacher

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

How would you like to be paid for fivedays but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart ofeverything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways toimprove everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trialof the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working oneday less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, whenwe have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - sothere's never been a more exciting time to join us!

Jobtitle: KS3 MathsTeacher

Location: WetheringsettManor, Suffolk

Salary: £37,980per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:15 -15:45

Contract: Permanent,Term Time only

UK Applicantsonly. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantasticopportunity for a KS3 Maths Teacher to join our close-knit team atWetheringsett Manor School located in Suffolk.

About the role

• To secure high quality teaching, effective useof resources and improve standards of learning and achievement forall pupils in consultation with theHeadteacher.

• Inconsultation with the Head of School/Head of School undertake otheridentified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effectivedelivery of the school's curriculum.

• To teach a range of subjects as necessary toensure the effective delivery of the school'scurriculum.

Knowledge and Understanding

The school's vision,aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and actionplans; Any statutory curriculumrequirements and the requirements for assessment, recording andreporting of pupils' attainment and progress;
The characteristics ofhigh-quality teaching and the main strategies for improving andsustaining high standards of teaching, learning and achievement forall pupils; Management, includingemployment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel,external relations, finance and change;
The implications of the code ofpractice of special educational needs for teaching andlearning.

Specific Roles andResponsibilities

- To teach a variety of generalsubjects across the national curriculum to students aged between10- 14, but also to KS4 pupils onoccasion.- To be a form tutor for studentsto support them in their education.

• To play a key role in the development of SENprovision within Wetheringsett Manor School.

• To work with schools, parents, key agencies andthe young people with SEN to ensure effective and successfulinclusion of pupils including those with SEMH within WetheringsettManor School.

• To supportthe development of learning styles and appropriate teachingapproaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resourcesand whole school policies for pupils with complex needs and diagnoses within Wetheringsett ManorSchool.

• To work with theschools therapy team and build strong curriculum based on the needsof the students.

• To enableaccess to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SENthrough the delivery of teaching, support, families and the youngperson.

Aboutthe School

Wetheringsett Manor Schoolis a new independent day SEMH School for up to 42 pupils aged11-18. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successfuloutcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubledview of education and life.

Wetheringsett ManorSchool has gone through significant refurbishment and is based inSuffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020. TheManor House is located in 17 acres of parkland with woodedboundaries and sits on the edge of the village of Wetheringsett.The accommodation also provides several other buildings including aconverted stable block, a cottage and two industrialunits.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils inthe right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them bothacademically and socially to encourage them to take pride in theirachievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so theyare able to have a greater understanding of the wider community inwhich they live.

We welcome staff who share ourcommitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives.Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff arewell prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extendtheir skills.

Acorn Education is the UK'sleading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerablepupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we areleading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches thatprovide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes FirstGroup were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for thefifth year running.

Why join AcornEducation?

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 and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'llwake every day in the knowledge that your role will have asignificant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subjectto social media checks and successful applicants to a fullyenhanced DBS.

You'll work 80%of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you moretime to do the things that make youhappy.