Careers Teacher

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 !

Job Title: Careers Teacher

Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY

Salary: Up to £33,600.00 per annum dependant on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rota: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Careers Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.

Purpose of the Role

• To deliver Careers education for KS3/4 pupils
• To collate evidence of impact and present to external bodies
• To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integration into The Grange Therapeutic School
• To support pupils at college and other provisions
• To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum
• To ensure Child Protection and Safeguarding is of paramount importance
• Follow procedures for accident, illness, absconding and absence for pupils and to adhere to all school policies
• Contribute to any meetings that are called for the education and welfare of pupils
• Attend department, behaviour whole school staff meetings
• To conduct any reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Education or their representatives

General Responsibilities

• To effectively and consistently manage the behaviour of pupils in line with the policies and ethos of The Grange.
• To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD, training and development programmes, in consultation with the middle and senior leaders.
• Maintain the highest standards of record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practices and School policies and procedures.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/attributes

• Educated to L3 or A Level equivalent
• Experience delivering a curriculum related to Careers

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

About Us

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

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.

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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 completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit