Job Overview
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!
* Art Instructor
* Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR
* £26,375 per annum
* 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
* Permanent; Term-time only
Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school; providing 141 places for pupils aged 5-19.
The school operates across two sites in Staffordshire providing academic and vocational opportunities in both a rural, 12-acre site and a newly built college setting.
The school is purpose-built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with horses, donkeys, goats, alpacas, and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team focused on delivering high-quality, pupil-centered, bespoke packages of care and education.
Our service is within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, and surrounding towns.
For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. 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 proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Purpose Of The Job:
* To take a leading role in teaching Art.
* To work with senior leaders to develop the curriculum and teach across qualification pathways within Art.
* To work under the guidance of SLT to raise the standard of Art across the school.
* Review, monitor, and adapt curriculum matters to ensure a challenging, engaging, and appropriate Art curriculum is being delivered to all.
* To share the school’s values and ethos to create a highly personalized curriculum to meet individuals’ needs in an environment that is nurturing and holistic.
Why join Options Autism?
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
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
That’s not all; we place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a positive impact on others’ lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and 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. The 4-Day Working Week is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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