*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, sowe’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s worklife balance.We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you couldbe 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: SEND Primary Teacher**Location: The Holden School, LeighSalary: Up tp £38,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent. Term Time onlyUK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**Join us today to receive a £1,000 Welcome Bonus. £500 paid once you startemployment and £500 after successful completion of final probation (6 months)- there has never been a better time to join us - T &Cs; apply!Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to be part of an excellentTeam in a friendly and expanding Specialist School? If so, we have the perfectrole for you.Due to our continued success and growth, we are looking for an enthusiasticTeacher to join our fantastic Team at The Holden School.About the roleAs one of our SEND Teachers, you will take a creative approach to teachingpupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the schoolcurriculum in a way that maximises pupils achievement and ability to develop,supported by the school and Outcomes First Group’s national support team.This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to spend less time onpaperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupilswith varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding inequal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strongsafeguarding culture, where pupils are listened, to, respected and involved inas many decisions as possible.When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. Weare looking for a SEND Class Teacher experienced in a range of teaching stylesand who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerableyoung people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.Whilst previous experience of working in an SENASC environment would bedesirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personalqualities and levels of resilience are just as important. Appropriate trainingcan be offered to a successful applicant.Educated to degree level andor of Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm,engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated byhelping every pupil reach their potential.Our schools are built on great teamwork and mutual support. If you enjoyworking as part of a dedicated team, sharing knowledge, experience andlearning, simply fill in our safeguarding-compliant application form and amember of our team will be in touch.We believe that it is extremely important that you feel heard! We had greatresults from our Great Place to Work Survey: 86% said that I am treated as a full member here regardless of my position. 80% agree that Management shows a sincere interest in me as a person, not just an employee. 80% said I feel I make a difference here. 80% of you said Im proud to tell others I work here. 80?lieve that People care about each other here. 91% of Team Members said My work has special meaning: this is not just a job. 89% said that when you join the organisation, you are made to feel welcome. 89% said that I get empathy and support from my managersupervisor when needed. 88% agree that Management recognises honest mistakes as part of doing business.**About usThe Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girlsaged from 4 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs inLancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work togetherto ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with atroubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma InformedSchool providing individualised curriculums for our young people supported byour Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturingaspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them totake pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our studentsso they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community inwhich they live.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialisteducation and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As partof Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and deliveringnew approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officiallycertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptionalreward 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 checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible BenefitsPlatform, 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 coverAnd that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable youngadults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake everyday in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact onthe lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and youngpeople. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successfulapplicants to a fully enhanced DBS._*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving youmore time to do the things that make you happy._#1