Temporary Maths Educator (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: Maths Teacher - Maternity Cover****Location: Longdon Hall School, Staffordshire, WS15 4PT****Salary: Up to £42,200.00 per annum****Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday****Contract: Fixed Term - 12 Months, 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 aMaths Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our close-knit team at Longdon HallSchool, part of Acorn Education.**About the role**As a dynamic and motivated Maths 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.**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**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 and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS.**#1**