OverviewHow would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job title: Head of Maths

Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal, Shropshire

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the roleWe are looking for a Head of Maths with both curriculum knowledge and experience of applying this in a specialist SEMH setting based in Shifnal, Shropshire. You will have the opportunity to create and tailor the curriculum as well as access high quality CPD to help pursue your own personal goals.

Responsibilities

Lead the Maths Department to achieve high academic expectations and to incorporate relevant developments in pedagogy.

Ensure the successful delivery of Maths teaching so that all pupils consistently fulfil their academic potential.

Provide a varied co-curricular programme and support a well-planned programme of teaching and learning.

Monitor pupils closely and manage staff professionally to enable all to flourish.

Who we are looking for

Experience and understanding of SEMH and ASD, enabling positive relationships and adaptability to pupil needs.

Education to degree level and/or Qualified Teacher Status with curriculum development experience.

Calm, engaging, resilient, and innovative teaching style focused on helping every child reach their potential.

Strong commitment to social and emotional development and personalised curricula with positive reinforcement.

About usLamledge School provides specialist education to pupils with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. We are within a commutable distance of Telford, Dudley, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Stone, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding towns. We are looking to expand our staff team and hope to find the perfect person to join the Lamledge team.

We are a small school on the outskirts of Shifnal with stunning grounds and rolling countryside surrounding us. Our staff are dedicated to delivering education in a therapeutic and trauma informed way.

Acorn Care and Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care 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?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.

SafeguardingWe 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.

BenefitsYour 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

Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista – choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity/paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

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