Join us today to receive a£1500 Welcome Bonus. *£500 paid once you start employment and £1000 after successful completion of final probation – there has never been a better time to join us’* T&Cs apply! * 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). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG! Title:           Geography Teacher Location:    Lamledge School, Shifnal, Shropshire Salary:        Up to £41,000 per annum dependent on experience Hours:        40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract:    Permanent, Term Time only UK Applicants only We are seeking a passionate and versatile Geography Teacher with expertise in History and Religious Education (RE) to join our dedicated team at Lamledge School. This unique opportunity allows for the enrichment of students' understanding across multiple disciplines and fosters a comprehensive educational experience. Responsibilities: Teach engaging and interactive Geography classes to students, incorporating a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.Develop and implement curriculum plans and instructional materials for Geography, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives. Assume teaching responsibilities for History courses, delivering engaging lessons that promote critical thinking, historical analysis, and an appreciationfor the past. Lead Religious Education (RE) classes, guiding students in exploring religious traditions, ethical principles, and moral values within a multicultural context. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes respect, empathy, and appreciation for cultural diversity. Assess student progress through a variety of methods, including exams, projects, presentations, and class participation, providing constructive feedback to support growth and development. Collaborate with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and cross-curricular connections thatenhance students' understanding of the interconnectedness of geography, history, and religious studies. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and stay abreast of educational trends. Qualifications Required Teaching qualification  Experience teaching subjects such as Geography and History About us Lamledge 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 arelooking to expand our staff team and we hope that we can 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 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 thosein our care. Why join Acorn Education? 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 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 contractualhours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.