English Teacher

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit Job Title: English Teacher Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only UK applicants only. Are you an English Teacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? Purpose of the Job To encourage, monitor and record the progress of individual pupils and devise and adapt resources to suit individual needs. To progress all students towards accreditation at appropriate levels, providing continuous assessment, reporting and recording. Promote the safety and well-being of the pupils and young people. Keep up to date with developments in curriculum subject areas, new resources and teaching methods. To teach and provide effective delivery of the English curriculum in consultation with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. To fully support the development and delivery of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to the young people, in accordance with their age, aptitude, ability, any special educational needs and to a standard appropriate for a registered school. To demonstrate an understanding of the difficulties faced by all young people and to ensure that an inclusive approach is implemented at all times to foster achievement and challenge discrimination. To ensure that the school’s Pupil Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures are promoted within the school and adhered to by all members of staff. To ensure the process of educational assessment for each young person both on entry and during their time at the school is carried out and to contribute to the development of an Individual Learning Plan for each of the students that meets their individual needs, and where applicable, meets the requirements outlined in the young person's EHCP. To maintain a current and sound knowledge of the relevant legislation regarding education. To display a professional commitment to the education, welfare and health & safety of the young people in the school. Essential Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status Degree Level Qualification About us Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. A co-educational provision with entry from 9 years to 16 years old. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes. 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 UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education 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. 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? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension 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 checks And 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 benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support -

inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And 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 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. Equal Opportunities

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