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4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: Art Teacher
Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Monday to Friday, 8.Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Art Teacher to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.
To teach Art across all Key Stages and relevant stages within both the Formal and Semi-Formal curriculum pathways, Leading to GCSEs and A-Levels where appropriate.
To develop the academic capabilities, social and communication skills and focussing on successful and purposeful learning.
To lead by example, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for every pupil.
To develop and implement Art schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the Semi-Formal and Formal Curriculum Pathways.
To manage Art teaching resources.
To establish positive relationships with pupils and to develop close, professional relationships with parents/carers.
To use assessment tools effectively and according to school deadlines, to record pupil progress.
To ensure that pupils are challenged in their learning and aim to achieve their full potential.
To share responsibility for the well being, safety and behaviour management of pupils in line with the school’s policies.
UK QTS/ QTLS preferred
Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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 Options Autism?
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 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 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.
*4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit