Nurture Teacher in Rawtenstall

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).

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:         Nurture TeacherLocation:         Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, LancashireSalary:             £30,000 per annumHours:             37.

5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract:         Permanent, Term Time only**All applications must be completed IN FULL**Are you committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people?

About the RoleDue to growth in service, we are looking to appoint a Nurture Teacher who is flexible, dynamic and a dedicated individual with experience in working with pupils with Special Educational Needs.

This role is to start in September 2024.

You will be a Qualified Teacher with degree, who will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.

Job Role and Primary ResponsibilitiesPlan and teach well-structured lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of workAssess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessmentAdapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupilsSet high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupilsPromote good progress and outcomes by pupilsDemonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledgeParticipate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external testsTo lead the learning of a group of pupils who experience a range of needs and challenges (primarily social, emotional and behavioural)About usBelmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs.

Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements.

Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care 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.

**All applications must be completed IN FULL**Why join Acorn Education?

​​BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension 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 checksAnd 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 benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd 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 the 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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