Language Arts Instructor (Hiring Immediately)

_**At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes youhappy!**_**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, sowe’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 couldbe 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 #teamOFG!****Job title: English Teacher****Location: Longdon Hall School, Lichfield****Salary: Up to £40,900.00 per annum dependant on experiencequalifications****Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday****Contract: Permanent, Term Time only**As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for anEnglish Teacher to join our close-knit team at Longdon Hall School, part ofAcorn Education.**The role**As a dynamic and motivated English Teacher, you already have a passion formaking a difference in the lives of pupils and young people. In this role, youwill have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to theneeds of each individual as you help them flourish and thrive.You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developingexciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in theclassroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. AtAcorn Education, you are able to work creatively, making the most of all theextensive resources and expert support we have available.Our class sizes are small, so you are able to create a nurturing learningenvironment designed around each individual’s needs, spending quality timewith each pupil. You will observe, monitor and assess them, making sure theirpersonal development and wellbeing are as important as the academiccurriculum.**Who we are looking for**You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, as comfortabletalking to pupils and young people as you are with contributing to theschool’s vision and direction.Our schools are unique environments, each one having its own specialatmosphere and range of opportunities and resources. Our Teachers enjoybecoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the potential of thebuilding and environment and getting to know the brilliant pupils in our care.You will enjoy building these caring relationships as well as liaising withfellow professionals, whether they are colleagues in the same school or theywork in the pupils previous educational establishments.You will have excellent written English skills too, along with a passion forworking in collaboration with other members of our multidisciplinary team,sharing information in both formal and informal situations.**Essential:** * UK QTS * Experience of work within an education setting * Experience of planning, delivering and teaching lessons**About us**Longdon Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girlsaged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional,and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successfuloutcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view ofeducation and life.This opportunity is in Lichfield which is within commutable distance ofCannock, Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialisteducation for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes FirstGroup, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches thatprovide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified 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 exceptionalreward 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 BenefitsPlatform, 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 youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.****We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils andyoung people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks andsuccessful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.****#1**