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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).4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job Title:English TeacherLocation:Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RXSalary: up to 38,000 per annum dependant on experience (not pro rata)Hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyThis role does not offer sponsorship. All applications must be completed IN FULL As part of our continued growth, Belmont Secondary School, located in Rawtenstall and part of the Acorn Education family, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and committed English Teacher to join our close-knit team.About the roleThis is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need it most. At Belmont Secondary School, youll teach in a nurturing, inclusive setting where your subject knowledge and creativity will inspire pupils to succeedacademically and personally.Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team and in line with school policies, youll deliver high-quality English teaching tailored to the needs of individual learners or small groups.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, deliver, and assess high-quality English lessons aligned with the schools curriculumTeach individual students or small groups in a supportive learning environmentMonitor, record, and report on pupil progress and adapt strategies to ensure successDevelop and implement individual education and behaviour plans in collaboration with colleaguesContribute to school-wide initiatives aligned with the School Development PlanEnsure classroom organisation and resources promote effective and stimulating learningTake responsibility for English subject development across relevant key stagesMaintain a safe learning environment, adhering to risk assessments on and off sitePromote the educational, social, and moral development of students in line with the schools ethosQualifications & RequirementsA degree in English QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or PGCEStrong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire students of all abilitiesExperience of planning and delivering lessons that meet diverse learning needsA commitment to upholding the Teachers' Standards and contributing to whole-school developmentAbout the SchoolBelmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupilswith 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 pupilsin 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.This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.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 pupilsand 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 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.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 benefitOutcomes 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