About the role
To develop the academic capabilities, social and communication skills and focussing on successful and purposeful learning. To lead the class team by example and direction, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for every pupil..
Main Responsibilities:
1. To develop and implement schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the Formal or Semi-Formal Curriculum Pathway.
2. To ensure they have adequate planning to teach high quality lessons
3. To organise the learning environment and develop resources in order to maximise the learning process.
4. To establish positive relationships with pupils and to develop close, professional relationships with parents/carers.
5. To use assessment tools effectively and according to school deadlines, to record pupil progress.
6. To foster enthusiasm for learning.
7. To ensure that pupils are challenged in their learning and aim to achieve their full potential.
8. To share responsibility for the well being, safety and behaviour management of pupils in line with the school’s policies.
9. To demonstrate excellent practice and work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues.
10. To work in partnership with all stakeholders.
11. To meet the EHCP needs of the pupils.
12. To develop knowledge of teaching pupils with ASD in line with development and best practice and to share this with colleagues.
13. To keep accurate records in line with school policies
14. To develop and maintain good communication with all stakeholders.
15. To Maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Qualifications Required
16. GCSE C/4 English and Maths.
17. UK QTS/ QTLS or working towards.
About us
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
18. Life Assurance
19. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
20. “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:
21. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
22. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
23. Cycle to Work Schemes
24. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
25. Critical illness cover
26. 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.
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
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