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That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
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Job Title: Art Teacher
Location: Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus Welcome Bonus - **Terms and Conditions Apply. Welcome Bonus is payable after completion of one month £500 and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Due to growth in service we are looking for an Art Teacher to join our outstanding team at Groveside School in Reading, Berkshire.
About the role
The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in Art and will have the ability to motivate pupils and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive. You will be able to inspire effective teaching and learning within the classroom and beyond as our small school flourishes in the coming years. You will understand the importance of data as a tool to track pupil progress and will identify a wide range of evaluation strategies to lead the development in all aspects its success.
Some of the duties of the Art Teacher will involve planning, delivering and teaching individual pupils or small groups, in accordance with the School's Curriculum framework and related policies, monitor, record and report on pupil progress, work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling pupils to develop from needing external control, to developing self control, play a full part as a member of the School's multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues.
The ideal candidate will:
* Be an inspirational teacher looking to develop the SEND provision for all pupils
* Be a person who thrives in a fun, yet challenging environment.
* Be an exceptional classroom teacher with experience in working with SEND pupils
* Have a proven track record in raising standards and a good understanding of school improvement
* Have a passion for building strong relationships with young people through restorative working.
* Be someone who is resilient and approachable.
* Be a good communicator who is able to inspire and motivate pupils but also who can remain calm under pressure and have a sense of humour.
* Be creative in your teaching and strive to bring out the best in pupils
Qualifications Required
* QTS
* Experience of working in an Educational Setting
* Passion for Art
About the school
Groveside School is a new Acorn School in Reading and will cater for up to 60 pupils between years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 the 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:
* 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
* 100's 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.
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
**Welcome Bonus is paid as per the terms, providing you have not left before payments are made. T&C's apply if you leave within the first 12 months.
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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