PSHE and Careers Teacher/Instructor

Job Location	Oakham
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£35,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job 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 dayless 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 and Careers Teacher/InstructorLocation:The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham, LeicestershireSalary:Up to £35,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications)Hours: 39.5hours per week, Monday to Friday,Rota: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday:8.30am – 4.00pmContract: Permanent, term-time onlyApplicants must be UK based.We’re looking for an experiencedPSHE and Careers Teacher/Instructorto join The Grange Therapeutic School.About the RoleYou will need to have (or demonstrate willingness to develop):

experience of working with pupils
an understanding of SEN
ability to quickly build relationships with challenging pupils
be able to work on your own initiative

This is a challenging role and you must be able to cope with stressful interpersonal situations whilst maintaining a high degree of professionalism.

To deliver PSHE and Careers education forKS1-5
To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integration into theSchool
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
To conduct any reasonable duties as directed by the Head Teacheror their representatives

About the SchoolThe Grange Therapeutic School is an independent special school for young people 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 facilitiesto 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 iscurrently 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.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and we provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and betterlives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.Why join Acorn EducationWe 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.BenefitsYour 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.#1

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