Digital Arts Instructor

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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!

Job role: Digital Arts Instructor

Location: Trent Acres - Brookfield Centre, Bridgtown, Cannock, WS11 0JN

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £20,000 - £30,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Are you an Instructor committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? We are looking for an experienced Digital Arts Instructor to join our fantastic team at Trent Acres - Brookfield Centre in Bridgtown, Cannock.

About the role

As a Digital Arts Instructor, you will deliver fun based learning to pupils according to their educational needs, in a way that maximises pupil's achievement and ability to develop.

You will take a leading role in teaching Music Technology, Gaming and Media in the school. You will work with senior leaders to develop the curriculum and introduce new qualifications in areas such as Gaming and Media.

To work under the guidance of SLT to raise the standard of Digital Arts across the school.

Review, monitor and adapt curriculum matters in order to ensure a challenging, engaging and appropriate Digital Arts curriculum is being delivered to all.

To share the school's values and ethos to create a highly personalised curriculum to meet individuals needs in an environment that is nurturing and holistic.

Already experienced in an SEN/ASC environment, you will be forward thinking, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by supporting families and helping every pupil to reach their potential.

Educated with Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths.

About us

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupil's numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the school the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, pupil centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

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 The Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

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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Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupil's numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the school the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, pupil centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

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 The Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

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!, 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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