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).If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title: Newly Qualified Teacher Location: Underley Garden, Kirkby LonsdaleSalary: £28,000 per annumHours: Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyIf y
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).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Newly Qualified Teacher
Location: Underley Garden, Kirkby Lonsdale
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!
We are looking for a class based teacher to join our team at Underley Garden in Kirkby Lonsdale.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on children and young people, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our young people and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of young people with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
About the Role
Underley Garden seeks an enthusiastic teacher who can inspire pupils with complex learning needs across all areas of the National Curriculum in KS1 and KS2. Our young people need engaging, creative, practical learning and so teaching staff need the ability to thrive in a flexible curriculum structure and fully utilise our facilities to offer personalised programmes.
Teaching staff at UG are encouraged to take a creative approach, seeking ways to positively engage with and motivate young people through lessons that promote learning as well as develop independence and life skills.
Working as a teacher at Underley Garden, you will teach a range of subjects, planning and delivering the curriculum in accordance with the individual needs of our young people to promote personal development, their well-being and above all, offering a range of opportunities to support their social and communication skills. You will set specific targets for young people, work alongside other teachers to ensure curriculum coverage and create a stimulating learning environment. It is essential you are aware of the young people’s progress and are able to address or flag potential concerns. Safeguarding the welfare of the young people in our care will be your primary responsibility.
Essential Criteria:
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
Additional School Benefits
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children 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 children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject 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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