We're on a mission to give our colleagues a great work/life balanceHow 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).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 !Job Title: Functional Skills TeacherLocation: Longdon Park School, DerbeyshireSalary: £30,000 per annum with possible salary increase for additional responsibilityHours: hours per weekContract: PermanentAre you committed to improving the lives of children and young people?We are looking for a Functional Skills Teacher ideally with Maths/Science experience to join our fantastic well-established team at Longdon Park SchoolAbout usLongdon Park School opened in June ; We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.Longdon Park is going through an exciting period of growth which is why this position is now available.About the RoleThe Functional Skills Teacher is responsible for high quality teaching to ensure the effective delivery of the school's curriculum. The ideal candidate will successfully set a vision and targets for pupil success and be confident in using their knowledge and expertise to monitor progress, give regular feedback and encouraging our young people to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.The teachers at Longdon Park School are encouraged to take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with and motivate pupils through lessons that promote learning and raise levels of attainment. Smaller class sizes mean you can focus on building a purposeful learning environment that meets individual educational needs of pupils. You will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on the outcomes of the children and young people in our care.Educated with PGCE or Equivalent Teaching Qualification.We welcome staff who share our commitment to help children experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.Why join Options Autism? BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
