Design Technology Tutor

Job Description

How would you like to work 4 days but be paid for 5*At OFG, we are on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balanceJob title: Design Technology TutorLocation:Parkside House School, BackworthSalary:Up to£38,000 per annum dependent on experience & qualifications (Actual Take Home Salary, Pre Tax)Hours:Monday to FridayContract:Permanent, Term Time OnlyWe have a fantastic opportunity for an Design Technology Tutor to join our close-knit team at Parkside House School due to growth in service. 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.We are going through an exciting period of growth and are upgrading our Design and Technology area within school. We are also looking for a teacher who would be happy to teach employability skills alongside their specialism.About the SchoolParkside House School is an Independent Special School, approved for pupils with Special Education Needs by the Department for Education. Our school aims to provide a high-quality education package to pupils who have difficulties in relating to educationor others within a mainstream setting.The school is registered to accommodate 35 pupils from 10 – 18 years; we specialise in teaching pupils with Emotional, Social and Behavioural needs, and with other associated learning and cognitive difficulties.The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each child’s potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to thededication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understandingFollowing the expansion of Parkside House School, we are seeking to employ a hardworking and resilient individual to work as a Design Technology Tutor supporting the learning and development of pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and moderate learningdifficulties (MLD).About the RoleWe require a Design Technology Tutor who can make a significant contribution to our school. The successful candidate will be an innovative, reflective practitioner who can demonstrate the willingness to adapt and learn. We are looking for an individual withhigh expectations and standards who can offer excellent behavioural management skills. An additional strength would be a creative, engaging approach to curriculum design and planning both within the classroom and in the wider outdoor learning environment.Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.Why join Acorn Education & CareBenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Term Time Only
• 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 ofothers.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 check.*Terms and Conditions apply. You will be paid 100% for 80% of the work.