At OFG, we are on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance. Job Title: English Teacher – Falkland House School Perth Salary: £38,655 - £48,516 per annum (As per SNCT Scale)Pension: With SSPAContract: Permanent; Full Time or Part Time. Location: Falkland House School Perth (Possibility of covering staff absence if required in Falkland) Hours: Monday to Friday (lunch time finish on Friday) About the SchoolFalkland House School Perth and Am Bruach is an independent residential school for boys and girls from 12 to 23 years of age. Our young people have a range of Additional Support Needs including emotional and behavioural difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. We were the first independent school in Scotland (outside of the NAS) to receive accreditation from the National Autistic Society. Falkland House School Perth opened in January 2023, currently supporting around 12 young people aged between 14 to 17 years of age towards greater independent living, support with college placements and community engagement.Am Bruach opened in July 2022 and currently support two young adults towards greater independence and life skills.We are part of the Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.About the RoleWe are looking for dynamic and engaging candidates with a passion for teaching and learning. We work specifically with young people who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder in a unique learning environment, which enjoys excellent resources and easy access to experiential learning opportunity beyond the classroom. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering SQA qualifications in relevant courses and building upon pupil interests and skills in a range of subjects. You will be working within a small, supportive, education team who are committed to delivering specialised education to the highest standards. At Falkland House Schools, we pride ourselves on our ability to have a positive impact upon the lives of vulnerable young people through consistent approaches to education and care. We are motivated by the firm believe that our pupils can achieve their potential through high levels of support and guidance.Who we are looking forWe are looking for a candidate who can show resilience, creativity and commitment to achieving a positive destination for all of our young people. Someone who can rise to a challenge through applying their initiative and ability to utilise flexible approaches to teaching.The ideal candidate will, undoubtedly acquire high levels of satisfaction through the combination of structured learning and increased opportunity for pastoral and approaches, leading to positive relationships. This invariably engenders a heightened sense of investment and achievement on behalf of our young people.We particularly value creative and experiential approaches to Teaching and Learning and to curriculum and broader educational development. Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of experiences for the pupils beyond their core subject, through our electives programme. A strong commitment to collegiate activity is required.Essential CriteriaMust have full GTCS registration.Additional Support for Learning (ASL) experience would be preferable but not essentialWhy join Options Autism?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssuranceTeachers Pension"Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd 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 benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd 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 PVG checks through Disclosure Scotland. We expect all our employees to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.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.#1 Job Info Job Title: Company: CV-Library Location: Perth, Perthshire Competitive Posted: Closes: Jul 24th 2024 Sector: Other Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Welcome to Fresh Jobs the place to find the freshest job vacancies and career advice.
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