[ref. g7678604] Science Teacher
Apply by: 6 December 2024
Job overview
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 day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #team OFG!
Job Title: Science TeacherLocation: Groveside School, Reading, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start date: May 2025 or sooner
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.Join us today to receive a £1000 Welcome Bonus - there has never been a better time to join us’* T&Cs apply! *
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Science Teacher to join our close-knit team at Groveside School located in Reading.
About the role
We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner to co-ordinate Science across our school. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in Science and will have the ability to motivate pupils and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive.You will be able to inspire effective teaching and learning within the classroom and beyond as our small school flourishes in the coming years. You will understand the importance of data as a tool to track pupil progress and will identify a wide range of evaluation strategies to lead the development in all aspects its success.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an inspirational teacher looking to develop the SEND provision for all pupils.
- Be a person who thrives in a fun, yet challenging environment.
- Be an exceptional classroom teacher with experience in working with SEND pupils
- Have a proven track record in raising standards and a good understanding of school improvement.
- Have a passion for building strong relationships with young people through restorative working.
- Be someone who is resilient and approachable.
- Be a good communicator who is able to inspire and motivate pupils but also who can remain calm under pressure and have a sense of humour.
- Be creative in your teaching and strive to bring out the best in pupils.
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About the school
Groveside School is a Brand-New Acorn School in Reading and will cater for up to 60 pupils between 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We 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.Why join Acorn Education?
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
- 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 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 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.
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About Groveside School
Groveside School40 Christchurch Road, Reading
Berkshire
RG2 7AY
United Kingdom
+44 1183 744556
Groveside School is a Brand-New Special Educational Needs School for 60 pupils aged between 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.Groveside School is proposed to Open in September 2024.