_**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: Cover Supervisor**
**Location: New Barn School, Newbury**
**Salary: £25,320 - £31,650 per annum per annum dependant on experience**
**Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (includes a 5pm
finish)**
**Contract: Permanent; Term Time only**
**UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.**
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a
Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit team at New Barn School located in
Newbury.
**About the role**
* To cover some timetabled classes throughout the week in addition to covering general absence etc.
* Deliver high quality lessons and occasionally deal with challenging behaviour in the classroom
* Making sure all students are focused and on track to meeting the lesson objectives
* Prepare the classroom for lessons
* Help any students who are struggling with the work set for their cover lessons
* Undertake such duties as are delegated by SLT
**Main Tasks**
The specific nature and balance of these responsibilities will vary according
to the needs of the school and may be shared.
**Cover Supervisor responsibilities**
* To carry out duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
* To carry out the duties of a general class teacher as detailed in the school’s class teacher job description
* To be responsible for teaching in a SEMH setting.
**About us**
New Barn School is a growing school and caters for SEMH pupils aged 6-19. With
almost 100 pupils across three sites, we are searching for someone to help us
make a difference. We have a shared vision where **we aim to build incredible
futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in
the world.**
Our growing school delivers a structured programme of education, tailored to
each student’s individual needs and considering their Education, Health and
Care plans. Students are taught in small cohorts and individually, by fully
qualified teachers and instructors.
We provide inclusive education within a safe, nurturing environment where
pupil’s needs are met.
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 successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced
DBS and social media checks.
***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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