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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).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: PE Teacher
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the role
You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum area of PE. You will strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning to ensure all learners succeed. You will also have tutor group responsibilities and teach SMSC, PSHE, and Skills Builder with this group. Under the direction of the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out your duties as a schoolteacher per current policies.
You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation, and policies of the school as a committed member of the team and as detailed in your specific duties and standards.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
* A conviction that every child can achieve their potential
* The belief that all children deserve a life of opportunity
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
* Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children
About Us
Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a stimulating environment where pupils make outstanding progress. Our approach encourages students to reach high standards across all aspects of life.
We serve pupils with diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues, achieving extraordinary outcomes.
Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is a leading provider of specialist education, committed to innovative, measurable outcomes for our students.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year.
Health and Wellbeing Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks
Additional Benefits via Vista Platform
* 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/paternity leave and fertility treatments
Our role impacts the lives of others positively, fulfilling our commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.
We may close the vacancy early if we receive high-quality applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay. 4DWW is subject to probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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