Primary Teacher

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 #teamOFG!

Do you want to work in a dynamic and innovative environment?

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential?

Do you want a great work life balance?

Groveside School is an exciting Brand-New School opening in September 2024 in Reading, Berkshire. We are looking for Teachers to be a part of our new venture, in supporting up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school is for 7 - 16 year old. 

We are looking for Teachers to join us in September 2024 and would love to hear from you if you are looking for a new opportunity working in a school where you can truly make a difference at the beginning of a new school venture. 

Job Title:      Primary Teacher  

Location:     Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire

Salary:       Up to £42,000 per annum dependent on experience 

Hours:           37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract:     Permanent; Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship 

About the Role

The successful applicant will be accountable for student progress and development within the primary department and maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers. The postholder will be aware of the statutory frameworks within which they work and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the policies and practice of the school.

You will provide a first-class education to each student that attends the school, though their own professional development and be a role model of professionalism and good practice.

This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to have the opportunity to work flexibly, focusing on each individual and who is skilled at developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

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

Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/SEMH environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.

Why join Acorn Education & Care?

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

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. We aim for all of our schools to join 4DWW by September and is currently subject to location.

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