Science Teacher
Posted 1 day 9 hours ago by Outcomes First Group
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spendmore time doing what makes you happy!
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).
4DWW will be rolled out within ourschool, when we have a full complement of staff, and within thenext year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!
JobTitle: ScienceTeacher
Location: DibdenPark School, Southampton
Salary: Upto £50,000.00 per annum
Hours: 40hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent;Term time only
UK applicantsonly. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Plus £2,000 Welcome Bonus! - £1,000 after onemonth and £1,000 after successful completion of final probation -there has never been a better time to join us T&C'sapply
As part of our continuedgrowth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Science Teacherto join our close-knit team at Dibden Park School, part ofAcorn Education.
About therole
The purpose of the role is asfollows:
To raise standardsof pupil attainment and achievement within the sciencefaculty.
In consultationwith the Headteacher undertake other identified areas ofresponsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of theschool's curriculum
To beactive in developing the science faculty curriculum. Ensure therange of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed inresponse to national developments and the needs of the school andstudents
Your work willbe challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will beworking in a school where we maintain a strong safeguardingculture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in asmany decisions as possible.
When it comes tolooking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We arelooking for a Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjectsand who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empoweringvulnerable students in the UK to be happy and to make their way inthe world.
Educated to degree level and/or ofQualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient,and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helpingevery pupil to reach their potential.
Whilstprevious experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would bedesirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation,personal qualities and levels of resilience are just asimportant.
Essential:
Educated to GCSE level and A level, orequivalent
QTS orequivalent
Experience ofworking with pupils with SEN, particularly ASC (highlydesirable)
Experience ofworking with pupils with challenging behaviour (highlydesirable)
Experience ofworking within a multi-disciplinary team or with a therapist(highly desirable)
About us
Dibden ParkSchool is a brand-new school based in Southampton . DibdenPark School will place 60 students and will cater to students withsocial and emotional mental health and other complex needs. This isan exciting opportunity to grow and develop with a new staff teamin a newly established independent special school.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plentyof challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop yourcareer.
Acorn Education is the UK's leadingindependent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector insetting and delivering new approaches that provide measurableoutcomes for those in our care.
We are reallyproud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth yearrunning.
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
Family GrowthSupport - inclusive benefits package covering enhancedmaternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatmentsupport.
And that's not all, we place the outcomes of thepupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'llwake every day in the knowledge that your role will have asignificant positive impact on the lives ofothers.
We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicantswill be subject to social media checks and successful applicants toa fully enhanced DBS.
You'llwork 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.