How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.Job Title: PSHCE and SRE Lead TeacherLocation: Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ERSalary: Up to 45,000.00 per annum depending on experienceHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Teacher for PSHCE and SREto join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College,part of Acorn Education.About the RoleThe PSHCE/SRE Lead Teacher can be summarised as follows:To model the college values of Love, Commitment and Opportunity consistently on a daily basisTo deliver highly effective teaching and learning to the post 16 students in your sessions ensuring that it is appropriate, relevant and meets statutory requirements consistent with the individual needs of each student and to facilitate the very best outcomes for allTo support and facilitate the implementation of the colleges policiesKey ResponsibilitiesA general teaching commitment, including leading on PSHCE and SRETeaching any student at Heath Farm CollegeTo plan and deliver schemes of work for the students in your sessions that is in keeping with the statutory requirements relating to individual students and college policiesResponsibility for the assessment, recording and reporting of all students in your sessions and tutorialsTo ensure that each student in your tutorial group has a Student Learner Profile which is relevant, appropriate, up to date and consistent with any statutory requirementsFor a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job DescriptionAbout UsHeath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. 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?We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour 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 thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1
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PSHCE and SRE Lead Teacher