Job description _At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy_ _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 worklife 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)._ _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: English Teacher Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton Salary: £42,000.00 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 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 English Teacher to join our close-knit team at Dibden Park School located in Southampton. Purpose of the Role To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. Responsibilities To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies To monitor, record and report on student progress To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Head Teacher To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students Adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site To ensure Learning Support AssistantsTutorsInstructors and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resourcesteaching aids Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling students to develop from needing external control, to developing self control To play a full part as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues About us Dibden Park School is a brand-new school based in Southampton. Dibden Park School will place 60 students and will cater to students with social and emotional mental health and other complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop with a new staff team in a newly established independent special school. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils. 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. _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._