The role
will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.
Duties will include:
1. Teaching a varied range of subjects
2. Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
3. Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
4. Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
5. Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings
Key Skills Required:
6. Hold Qualified Teacher Status
7. Have a background of teaching a range of subjects at Primary Level, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
8. Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum
9. Be experienced in working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils and young people with challenging behaviour (SEMH/EBD)
About the School
New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6–19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities.
New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The school is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages.
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.
Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and 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.
Why join Acorn Education?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
10. Life Assurance
11. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
12. “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:
13. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
14. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
15. Cycle to Work Schemes
16. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
17. 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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