Primary Teacher / Instructor

PRIMARY TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR

Acorn Care and Education is the single largest private sector provider of specialist education and care services to local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales. The group has grown quickly since its creation in 2005 by both organic growth and through a series of acquisitions.   

Acorn consists of 3 main divisions:

•The education division is the second largest private sector provider of SEN schools in the country operating 15 special needs schools for children with behavioural and social difficulties or with autism and learning difficulties.

•The fostering division is the third largest provider of foster care services in the UK and operates under the brands of Fostering Solutions and Pathway Care.

•The residential care division operates registered care homes for looked after children with a range of special education and behavioural needs.

Post Purpose: Under the reasonable direction of the Head of School, carry out the professional duties of a teacher/Instructor as outlined in this job description.

To ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the curriculum area, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies.

To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.

To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others.

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the curriculum area.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a   similar level that is not specified in this job description. 

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors  and telephone callers.

Belmont Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable   people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The school will endeavor to make any necessary reasonable adjustment to the job and the working  environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued  employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

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