English Language 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).****4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement ofstaff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting timeto join us #teamOFG!*****£2500 paid once you start employment and £2500 after successful completionof final probation – there has never been a better time to join us’* T &C;’sapply!***Due to expansion, we are looking for full time Classroom Assistants to joinour team at New Barn School.**Job Title: English Teacher****Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus welcome bonus****Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire****Contract: Permanent; Term Time only****Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday****UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys andgirls, aged 6–19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Healthcomplexities.New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters alove for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farmexperiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance ofSwindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding townsand villages.Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which thepupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidencenecessary to help them fulfil their potential.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialisteducation and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of OutcomesFirst Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering newapproaches that provide 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.**Job Summary and Duties**Working as an English Teacher for New Barn School, you will deliver funeducational based learning which is tailored to each of our pupils to ensurethey will achieve positive results.The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environmentwhere you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead theteaching of and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study forindividuals and groups of pupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical,hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for theyoung people we support.Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include: * Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments * Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets * Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education * Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settingsKey Skills Required * QTSQTLS * Previous experience teaching English, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level * Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum * Be experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils and young people with challenging behaviour (SEMHEBD)Not applicable for ECTNQTInstructor.**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 in our services at theheart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that yourrole will have a significant positive impact on the 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