Class Teacher - Pshe Lead

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 work/life 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:         Class Teacher - PSHE Lead

Location:         Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY

Salary:             Up to £42,500 per annum 

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-4 pm

Contract:         Permanent, Term Time only

As part of our continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Class Teacher - PSHE Lead to join our outstanding team at Brick Lane School, London. If you are looking to join a dedicated team in a school that will welcome your ideas and re-engage our young people, we would like to hear from you.

About the role

To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all students in consultation with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher. To teach PSHE and Humanities to groups of students from all abilities across ages 5 - 18 according to their educational needs and levels of ability, to include GCSE provision and other appropriate qualifications. The successful candidate may also be required to teach further/other subjects throughout their career. 

• To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all students in consultation with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
• To teach PSHE and Humanities to groups of students from all abilities across ages 5 - 18 according to their educational needs and levels of ability, to include GCSE provision and other appropriate qualifications. The successful candidate may also be required to teach further/other subjects throughout their career
• In consultation with the Headteacher/SLT undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum
• To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and progress towards meeting agreed targets across the school relentlessly focusing on the improving of teaching and learning
• To secure, in collaboration with the SLT, high standards of teaching and learning
• Contribute to a lively and stimulating environment
• To lead on PSHE

About us

Brick Lane School (part of the Options Autism Group) in East London is a brand-new independent school offering education for students aged 5 years to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of Autism. 

The school is located just 10 paces off the vibrant and cosmopolitan Brick Lane which is well served by public transport services including Santander Bikes. The school does have parking for staff however we encourage staff to make use of environmentally friendly alternatives and as a company the cycle to work scheme is available for all employees.

The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each pupil, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We will provide the young people with as much freedom as possible while offering a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and clinical teams.

Why join Options Autism?

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

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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