English Lead

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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Role: English LeadLocation: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RESalary: Up to 50,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 40 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 an English Lead to join our close-knit team at Jubilee School,part of Acorn Education.About the RoleYou will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum area of English, teaching directly to our KS3 and KS4 classes. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed. You will oversee and support the English curriculum across the whole school as well as also having a tutor group responsibility, teaching some wellbeing, PSHE and Skills lessons with this group. Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School policies. You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.Key ResponsibilitiesBe responsible for the learning and the achievement of all pupils in your classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all;Planning and preparing long term and medium term plans;Knowledge of the relevant course content;Create a purposeful learning environment;Teaching, according to individual educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;Teach engaging and motivating lessons informed by well-grounded expectations of learners and designed to raise levels of attainment;Know how to make effective personalised provision/effectively provide differentiated tasks for those they teach;Have high expectations of young people including a commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full educational potential and to establishing fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with them;Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/attributesAbility to be adaptable in a fast-paced extremely environmentAbility to support colleagues in developing their practice in relation to the subjects you leadExcellent classroom practitionerExcellent team playerRequirement: UK QTS or equivalentAbout UsJubilee School is an independent special school for pupils with complex needs. These include social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have additional associated SEND.Jubilee School is linked with four residential accommodations and is located in Waterlooville, just outside of Portsmouth.This opportunity is in Waterlooville which is within commutable distance of Portsmouth, Chichester and surrounding areas.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?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.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.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#1

Created: 2025-07-07