PSHE Teacher

Description:

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).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:           PSHE Teacher

Location:          Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY

Hours:              37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary:              Up to £35,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience)

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 amazing PSHE Teacher to join our lovely team at Glebedale School.

About the role

To be accountable for student progress and development within the curriculum area and maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers. The postholder will be aware of the statutory framework within which they work and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the policies and practice of the school.

To provide a first-class education to each student that attends the school, though their own professional development and be a role model of professionalism and good practice.

To work with senior leaders to identify, plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions with identified individuals.

General Responsibilities: 

Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people; 

Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of Glebedale School; 

Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process; 

Set appropriate and achievable expectations and targets for pupils

Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, pupils’ progress and attainment. 

Qualifications

Grade C or above in Maths and English and subject specific qualification,

About us

Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards.  We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development.  Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.

We provide education to 30 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in December 2022, we were rated “Good”.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care 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?

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

And that’s not all, 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.

*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. 

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