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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).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Details
* Job Title: Teacher
* Location: Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2 0HA
* Salary: £31,650 per annum (not pro rata)
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Teacher to join our fantastic team at Crookhey Hall, Cockerham.
About the role
As a Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils’ achievement and ability to develop.
This is a great opportunity for a Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.
Under the reasonable direction of the Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School policies. Uphold the professional code of the GTC. Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation, and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.
Minimum Requirements
* QTS
* A deeply held conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential
* The belief that all pupils deserve a life of choice and opportunity
* Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced, extremely environment
* Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
* Excellent team player
* Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
* High expectations of others
* Resilience
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Willing to undertake training
* Experience in SEMH/ASD
* Experience of working with young people from challenging backgrounds
* Evidence of continually improving the outcomes of pupils
* Driving Licence
About us
Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School catering for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years. We provide young people with an educational experience that extends their academic, vocational, and social skills, promotes personal growth, and builds self-esteem. Our aim is for each individual to aspire to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to society.
Located in a 15-acre countryside setting south of Cockerham near Lancaster, having a driving licence is beneficial due to the location.
We aim to provide enough support to unlock each pupil’s potential for fulfilling and productive lives, offering them as much freedom as possible in a safe, supervised environment, supported by dedicated professionals.
Our benefits
We offer a comprehensive reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support services and health checks
Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:
* 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 and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatments
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.
*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 probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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