Science Teacher (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).**__**4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complementof staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more excitingtime to join us #teamOFG!**_**Job Title:** **Science** **Teacher****Location:** **Woodside Park school, Penge****Salary:** **Up to £45,000.00 per annum dependent on experience****Hours:** **37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday****Contract:** **Permanent, Term Time only****UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**We are keen to appoint an experienced Science Teacher to join our new AcornEducation School - Woodside Park School located in Penge, South East London.**About the role**To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improvestandards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with theHead of EducationHeadteacherTo teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery ofthe school’s curriculumIn consultation with the Head of EducationHeadteacher undertake otheridentified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective deliveryof the school’s curriculum**Understanding:** * The school’s aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and action plans; * Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils attainment and progress such as Accelerated Reader; * The characteristics of high-quality teaching and the main strategies for improving and sustaining * High standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils; * Management, including employment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel, external relations, finance and change; * The implications of the code of practice of special educational needs for teaching and learning.**Essential:** * Use of a variety of teaching styles and approaches * Attainment of GCSE (or equivalent), grade C in English and Maths * Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent * Organisational skills * Good communication skills * A commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all pupils * Ability and enthusiasm to work jointly with colleagues * An outstanding classroom teacher, or has the capacity to become one * Strategic thinker who tailors lessons to students needs and abilities**About The School**Our new Acorn School - Woodside Park located in Penge, South East London. Theschool will have capacity for 34 pupils ages 11-16 years old and is due toopen April 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils withcomplex needs including SEMH.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and arich variety of opportunities to develop your career.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 and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS._***You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy.**__**#1**_