_**At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you
happy!**_
**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 worklife 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: Head of Faculty Science**
**Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, Cornwall**
**Salary: Up to £42,200 per annum depending on experience**
**Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm**
**Contract: Permanent; Term time only**
**UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**
Due to growth in service, we are recruiting for Head of Faculty Science to
join our amazing team.
Core tasks and responsibilities (in addition to those of a classroom teacher):
* to raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the faculty.
* monitor and support pupil progress through liaising with the Academic Intervention Co-ordinator as appropriate
* to be accountable for pupil progress and outcomes within the faculty
* to ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the department across all Key Stages
* to be accountable for leading and developing the faculty curriculum. Ensure the range of subjects and qualifications are regularly reviewed in response to national developments and the needs of the school and students
* to deploy financial and physical resources within the faculty effectively to support the school and faculty development plans
* to work in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the whole school faculty strategy
**Essential**
* Relevant honours degree
* QTS status
* Knowledge of recent developments in learning and teaching
* A reflective practitioner who consistently seeks to improve their teaching to support learning and accelerate student progress
* A good understanding of effective ways to facilitate learning
* A strong understanding of the relevant subject curriculum
* Good working knowledge of all Key Stage subject related qualifications
**About us**
Oak Tree School in Truro has recently expanded and developed two new buildings
and undergone a successful inspection from Ofsted allowing us to offer a wider
age range of pupils from 5 – 18 years the opportunity to have the best
education possible. Oak Tree School is a specialist SEMH provision positioned
near the city of Truro in Cornwall. The school provides full-time specialist
co-education for up to 135 pupils and young people aged 5 to 18 who experience
social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated
challenging behaviours. These pupils and young people often cannot cope,
function or achieve within a mainstream environment. The aim is to provide a
structured, nurturing approach, with pupils accessing a broad, balanced and
engaging curriculum to meet their significant needs.
This opportunity is in Truro which is within commutable distance of Redruth,
St Austell and surrounding areas.
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.
_***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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