PSHE and Careers Lead

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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: PSHE and Careers Lead

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton 

Salary:    Up to £33,600 depending on qualifications and experience

Hours:   40 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 training days. 

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a PSHE and Careers Lead to join our close-knit team at Dibden Park School located in Southampton.

About the role

Dibden Park School is a specialist independent school which provides education, care and therapy for young people aged 8-18 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) fir Social Emotional and Mental health (SEMH) needs, ASC or related conditions.

You will need to have (or demonstrate willingness to develop):

• experience of working with pupils and young people
• an understanding of SEN
• ability to quickly build relationships with challenging pupils
• be able to work on your own initiative 

Duties and responsibilities 

• To deliver PSHE and Careers education for KS3/4 pupils
• To collate evidence of impact and present to external bodies
• To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integrations into Dibden Park School
• To support out of classroom activities as part of a board and varied curriculum
• To ensure Child Protection and Safeguarding is paramount importance 
• Follow procedures for accident, illness, absconding and absence for pupils and to adhere to all schools policies 
• Contribute to any meetings that are called for the education and welfare of pupils
• Attend department, behaviour whole school staff meetings
• To conduct any reasonable duties as directed by the Assistant Head or their representatives 

About us

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

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and homes nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within residential care means we offer thousands of vulnerable pupils across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish.

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

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.

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