Secondary English 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! 

Job Title:  Secondary English Teacher

Location:  Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham

Salary:    Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 

Hours:    40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only 

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Join us today to receive a £1,000 Welcome Bonus. £500 paid once you start employment and £500 after successful completion of final probation (6 months) - there has never been a better time to join us - T&Cs apply!

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Secondary English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Manor House School located in Slinfold.

About the role

• Under the reasonable direction of the Senior Management Team, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies;
• Uphold the professional code of the conduct;
• Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below. 

Knowledge and Understanding Have knowledge and understanding of: 

• SEMH (desirable but not essential); 
• 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 pupil’s 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 SEND Code of Practice for teaching and learning.

About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.

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 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.

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