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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: Humanities Teacher
Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA
Salary: £31,650 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Humanities Teacher to join our fantastic team at Crookhey Hall, Cockerham.
About the role
As a Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils’ achievement and ability to develop.
This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time 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 decisions.
Under the reasonable direction of the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in current school policies. Uphold the professional code of the GTC. 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.
* QTS
* A deeply held conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential
* The belief that all pupils deserve a life of choice and opportunity
* Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, extremely environment
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
* Excellent team player
* Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
* High expectations of others
* Resilience
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Willing to undertake training
* Experience in SEMH/ASD
* Experience of working with young people from challenging backgrounds
* Evidence of continually improving the outcomes of pupils
* Driving Licence
About us
Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School catering for boys and girls aged 10-17 years. We provide young people with an educational experience that extends their academic and vocational social skills and abilities, promotes personal growth, and helps build self-esteem. We aim for each individual to aspire to achieve their full potential and leave school ready to contribute positively to society.
Crookhey Hall School is located on a 15-acre site in the countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, having a driving licence is beneficial.
The aim of the site is to support pupils in unlocking their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide as much freedom as possible in a safe, supervised environment, supported by dedicated professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding.
Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, leading the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for our students.
We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years as of 2024.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support services and physical health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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