Head of Science

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).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Head of Science

Location:         The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham

Salary:             £40,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am–4.30pm (4pm Friday) 

Contract          Permanent, Term Time only

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Science to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School located in Knossington, Oakham.

About the role

Main duties

To plan and deliver the Science curriculum to timetabled groups and monitor Lower School Science.

To support pupils in achieving ability appropriate qualifications in Science.

Participate in Safeguarding and Safety Intervention (SI) training and always be vigilant of the pupils’ well-being and welfare in any interactions with pupils.

Inspire, motivate and challenge pupils in the delivery of the curriculum across the year groups.

Take responsibility and be accountable for the academic outcomes of pupils taught.

Contribute to the pastoral care of pupils and support their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Monitor academic progress of the pupils in a form group.

Maintain positive relationships with parents/carer of the pupils in an allocated form groups.

Essential

QTS

Experience of working with pupils with SEN

Knowledge of outstanding classroom practice

Understanding of SEN and its impact on learning

Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff quickly.

Knowledge of safeguarding good practice.

Knowledge of the Primary and Secondary curriculum.

Knowledge of the challenges facing pupils and parents with SEMH issues

About the School

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent special school for young people aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and we provide Education and Care across a number of schools and residential homes nationally. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

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

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 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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