About the role
Working at Jubilee School as an Art Teacher you would be required to:
1. To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher
2. To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum
3. In consultation with the Headteacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum
Knowledge and Understanding: Have knowledge and understanding of:
4. The school’s aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and action plans;
5. Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils attainment and progress;
6. The characteristics of high quality teaching and the main strategies for improving and sustaining high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils;
7. Management, including employment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel, external relations, finance and change;
8. The implications of the code of practice of special educational needs for teaching and learning.
Planning and Target Setting Expectations
9. Set appropriate and achievable expectations and targets for pupils in relation to standards of pupil achievements and the quality of teaching.
10. Work with the Headteacher and any other staff to ensure that Individual Education Plans are used to set subject specific targets and match work well to pupil’s needs
11. Establish with the involvement of relevant staff, short, medium and long term plans for the development and resourcing of all subjects taught, which:contribute to whole school aims, policies and practices including those in relation to behaviour, discipline, bullying and racial harassmentare based on a range of comparative information and evidence, including the attainment of pupilsidentify realistic and challenging targets for improvementare understood by all those involved in putting the plans into practiceare clear about action to be taken, time skills and criteria for success
Qualifications Required:
12. UK QTS or equivalent
About Us
Jubilee School is an independent special school for pupils with complex needs. These include social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have additional associated SEND. Jubilee School is linked with four residential accommodations and is located in Waterlooville, just outside of Portsmouth.
This opportunity is in Waterlooville which is within commutable distance of Portsmouth, Chichester and surrounding areas.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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?
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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
13. Life Assurance
14. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
15. “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:
16. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
17. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
18. Cycle to Work Schemes
19. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
20. Critical illness cover
21. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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