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: SENCO Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, RutlandSalary: up to £34,000 per annum dependent on experienceHours: Monday - FridayContract: Permanent; Term time onlyStart date: October 2023If you re
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: SENCO
Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland
Salary: up to £34,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent; Term time only
Start date: October 2023
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!
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for the safeguard of all students in the school. You will need to ensure the highest standards are met for pupil care and welfare. Establishing and developing support for the school, in raising attendance, investigating persistent absences and improving punctuality. You will be the first point of contact for staff regarding advice they need or concerns they have about the pupils. You will need to build good relationships with local authorities, social workers and the parents/families of our pupils.
Someone who is able to take the Lead Professional and co-ordinator of multi-agency for the care and well-being of our pupils and their families. The successful applicant will not be required to teach.
Key Accountabilities:
Essential Criteria
About us
Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Shires Stretton School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people, and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18.
Established in 2005 as a residential home and school, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, meaning we constantly need to recruit passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations.
Our aim for the young people coming to Stretton Shires is quite simple; we want every young person to progress developmentally, educationally and socially. We want them to develop an understanding of themselves and to experience what success feels like. Through these actions, we can equip every young person with the skills and knowledge they need to go on to succeed.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.
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:
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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