Science Teacher

Job description

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 theheart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for newways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part ina trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could beworking one day less a week (orequivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within ourschool, when we have a full complement of staff, and within thenext year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

JobTitle: ScienceTeacher

Location: DibdenPark School, Southampton

Salary: Upto £50,000.00 per annum

Hours: 40hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent;Term time only

UK applicantsonly. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus! - £1,000 after onemonth and £1,000 after successful completion of final probation -there has never been a better time to join us T&C'sapply

As part of our continuedgrowth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Science Teacherto join our close-knit team at Dibden Park School, part ofAcorn Education.

About therole

The purpose of the role is asfollows:

• To raise standardsof pupil attainment and achievement within the sciencefaculty.

• In consultationwith the Headteacher undertake other identified areas ofresponsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of theschool's curriculum

• To beactive in developing the science faculty curriculum. Ensure therange of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed inresponse to national developments and the needs of the school andstudents

Your work willbe challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will beworking in a school where we maintain a strong safeguardingculture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in asmany decisions as possible.

When it comes tolooking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We arelooking for a Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjectsand who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empoweringvulnerable students in the UK to be happy and to make their way inthe world.

Educated to degree level and/or ofQualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient,and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helpingevery pupil to reach their potential.

Whilstprevious experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would bedesirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation,personal qualities and levels of resilience are just asimportant.

Essential:

• Educated to GCSE level and A level, orequivalent

• QTS orequivalent

• Experience ofworking with pupils with SEN, particularly ASC (highlydesirable)

• Experience ofworking with pupils with challenging behaviour (highlydesirable)

• Experience ofworking within a multi-disciplinary team or with a therapist(highly desirable)

About us

Dibden ParkSchool is a brand-new school based in Southampton . DibdenPark School will place 60 students and will cater to students withsocial and emotional mental health and other complex needs. This isan exciting opportunity to grow and develop with a new staff teamin a newly established independent special school.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plentyof challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop yourcareer.

Acorn Education is the UK's leadingindependent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting 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.

Why join 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 enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of thepupils 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 ofothers.

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 you happy.