PSHE Lead Teacher

How would you like to be paid for fivedays but only work four ?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at theheart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for newways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part ina trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could beworking one day less a week (orequivalent).

If the trial is a success, we'll berolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been amore exciting time to join !

Job title: PSHE Teacher

Location: Longdon Hall School, Staffordshire, WS154PT

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday -Friday

Salary: Up to £38,000.00 per annum(dependant on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Term Timeonly

UK Applicants only. Thisrole does not offer sponsorship.

Aspart of our continued growth, we are looking for an amazing PSHETeacher to join our lovely team at Longdon Hall School.

About us

LongdonHall School is an independent specialist day school for boys andgirls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range ofsocial, emotional, and mental health needs. Our dedicated team worktogether to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arriveat the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is in Lichfield which is withincommutable distance of Cannock, Burton upon Trent and surroundingareas.

Our schools are built on great teamworkand mutual support. If you enjoy working as part of a dedicatedteam, sharing knowledge, experience and learning, simply fill inour safeguarding-compliant application form and a member of ourteam will be in touch.

Acorn Education is theUK's leading independent provider of specialist education forvulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes FirstGroup, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering newapproaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in ourcare.

We are really proud to say that in 2024,Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place toWork' for the fifth year running.

Aboutthe role

To be accountable for studentprogress and development within the curriculum area and maintain anup-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional dutiesof teachers. The postholder will be aware of the statutoryframework within which they work and contribute to the development,implementation and evaluation of the policies and practice of theschool.

To provide a first-class education toeach student that attends the school, though their ownprofessional development and be a role model of professionalism andgood practice.

To work with senior leaders toidentify, plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions withidentified individuals.

GeneralResponsibilities:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils andyoung people;

• Work inaccordance with professional practice, statutory and legalrequirements and the policies of Longdon HallSchool

• Take responsibilityfor specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually thennegotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle andschool improvement process;

• Set appropriate and achievable expectations andtargets for pupils

• Ensurethat parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets,pupils' progress and attainment.

Qualifications

• Grade C or above in Maths and Englishand subject specific qualification,

You will be adaptable and ready to work in a variety ofclassroom roles, both indoors and outside according to individualneed. Taking a responsive and caring approach, you may be runningclassroom activities, leading outdoor experiences or supervisingpupils as they explore further afield.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyou'll get an exceptional reward packageincluding:

• LifeAssurance

• Pension schemewith options to increase your contributions

• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a widerange of first-class mental health support services and physicalhealth checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through ourFlexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose thepackage that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing,and insurance benefits

• 100's of discount options valid in the UK andabroad

• Cycle to WorkSchemes

• Electric CarPurchase Scheme

• Criticalillness cover

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of thepupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart ofeverything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge thatyour role will have a significant positive impact on the lives ofothers.

We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% ofyour contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more timeto do the things that make you happy.