Overview
SEN Teacher location Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS. Salary up to £45,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata). Hours: Monday to Friday. Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We’re piloting a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial: you could work one day less per week (or equivalent) to support staff wellbeing. If the trial is successful, it may be rolled out across the Group.
We are recruiting for an SEN Teacher to join our new Acorn School – Avonside School in Brislington, Bristol.
Role
* Deliver high-quality teaching and use resources effectively to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, in collaboration with the Headteacher.
* Teach across a range of subjects to support the delivery of our secondary curriculum, with flexibility to work beyond main teaching areas when required.
* Undertake additional responsibilities as agreed with the Headteacher to ensure effective curriculum delivery.
* Contribute to promoting the learning, personal development, and well-being of all students.
General responsibilities
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.
* Adhere to professional standards, statutory requirements, and school policies.
* Support the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school.
* Take responsibility for specific areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management and school improvement processes.
* Undertake additional duties as necessary.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
About us
Our New Acorn School – Avonside School in Bristol will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open August 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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. In 2024, Outcomes First Group were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Acorn Education? Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
* Wellbeing support services and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to DBS checks and safeguarding processes. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. The 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Following recruitment, outcomes will be aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs due to delays in compliance processes.
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