_**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).**
**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: Catering Teacher Instructor**
**Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk**
**Salary: Up to £37,980 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications**
**Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:15 - 15:45**
**Contract: Permanent, Term Time only**
**Start Date: January 2025**
**UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a
Catering Teacher Instructor to join our close-knit team at Wetheringsett
Manor School located in Suffolk.
**About the role**
To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve
standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the
Head of Education.
To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of
the school’s curriculum.
In consultation with the Head of Education undertake other identified areas of
responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s
curriculum.
**** Specific Roles and Responsibilities
* To teach a variety of skills relating to Catering and general kitchen related skills across the school to students aged between 11-18
* To be a form tutor for students to support them in their education.
* To teach WMS101 to selected pupils across the school.
* Take responsibility for setting up the Catering provision at Wetheringsett Manor.
* To play a key role in the development of SEN provision within Wetheringsett Manor School.
* To work with schools, parents, key agencies and the young people with SEN to ensure effective and successful inclusion of pupils including those with SEMH within Wetheringsett Manor School.
* To support the development of learning styles and appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management, classroom strategies, resources and whole school policies for children with complex needs and diagnoses within Wetheringsett Manor School.
* To work with the schools therapy team and build strong curriculum based on the needs of the students.
* To enable access to learning and social opportunities for pupils with SEN through the delivery of teaching, support, families and the young person.
Qualifications
* QTS preferable but not essential
**About the School**
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 42
pupils aged 11-18. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful
outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of
education and life.
Wetheringsett Manor School has gone through significant refurbishment and is
based in Suffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020. The Manor
House is located in 17 acres of parkland with wooded boundaries and sits on
the edge of the village of Wetheringsett. The accommodation also provides
several other buildings including a converted stable block, a cottage and two
industrial units.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing
aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them
to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our
students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider
community in which they live.
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 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 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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