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**_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 could
be 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!**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for anexperienced **ICT Teacher** to join our close-knit team at **Longdon Hall
School** in Lichfield. Someone who takes a more creative approach to teaching
would be perfect for this role.
**Salary: Up to £36,925.00 per annum dependent on experience****Contract: Permanent, Term Time only**
**Hours: 37.5 hours hours per week, Monday - Friday**
Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives
of pupils. Taking responsibility for their learning, you will motivate them, inspire them and help them develop the skills they need for an incrediblefuture.
**About the School**
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 successful
outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view ofeducation and life.
Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable pupils inthe UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve
the lives of thousands of students, their families and communities through a
relentless focus on caring and learning.
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. 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 officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
**About the Role**
The ICT Teacher will successfully set a vision and targets for pupil successand be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress, give regular feedback and encouraging our pupils to take a responsible and
conscientious attitude to their own work and study. They will also provideintervention support as and where required.
We are particularly interested in candidates from a teaching or SEN teachingbackgrounds. As a class teacher you will seek ways to positively engage with
and motivate pupils through lessons that promote learning and raise levels of
attainment.
We are looking for a Qualified Teacher who wants to spend less time onpaperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for the
most reluctant and troubles learners.
Whilst previous experience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities andlevels of resilience are just as important. **_This role is not suitable for
an ECT._**
**Essential Criteria**- Qualified Teacher Status
- Ability to use ICT effectively and creatively, for teaching
- Resilience
- Understanding of the curriculum in order for successful planning and delivery
- The ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively
**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
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.
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. Allapplicants 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 youmore time to do the things that make you happy._**