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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title:       PSHCE and SRE Lead Teacher 

Location:           Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER

Salary:                Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience

Hours:           35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:        Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Teacher for PSHCE and SRE to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The PSHCE/SRE Lead Teacher can be summarised as follows:

• To model the college values of ‘Love, Commitment and Opportunity’ consistently on a daily basis
• To deliver highly effective teaching and learning to the post 16 students in your sessions ensuring that it is appropriate, relevant and meets statutory requirements consistent with the individual needs of each student and to facilitate the very best outcomes for all
• To support and facilitate the implementation of the college’s policies

Key Responsibilities

• A general teaching commitment, including leading on PSHCE and SRE
• Teaching any student at Heath Farm College
• To plan and deliver schemes of work for the students in your sessions that is in keeping with the statutory requirements relating to individual students and college policies
• Responsibility for the assessment, recording and reporting of all students in your sessions and tutorials
• To ensure that each student in your tutorial group has a Student Learner Profile which is relevant, appropriate, up to date and consistent with any statutory requirements

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

About Us

Heath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. 

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision. 

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

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 Acorn Education?

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.

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. 

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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title:       PSHCE and SRE Lead Teacher 

Location:           Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER

Salary:                Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience

Hours:           35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:        Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Teacher for PSHCE and SRE to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm College, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The PSHCE/SRE Lead Teacher can be summarised as follows:

• To model the college values of ‘Love, Commitment and Opportunity’ consistently on a daily basis
• To deliver highly effective teaching and learning to the post 16 students in your sessions ensuring that it is appropriate, relevant and meets statutory requirements consistent with the individual needs of each student and to facilitate the very best outcomes for all
• To support and facilitate the implementation of the college’s policies

Key Responsibilities

• A general teaching commitment, including leading on PSHCE and SRE
• Teaching any student at Heath Farm College
• To plan and deliver schemes of work for the students in your sessions that is in keeping with the statutory requirements relating to individual students and college policies
• Responsibility for the assessment, recording and reporting of all students in your sessions and tutorials
• To ensure that each student in your tutorial group has a Student Learner Profile which is relevant, appropriate, up to date and consistent with any statutory requirements

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

About Us

Heath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. 

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision. 

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

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 Acorn Education?

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.

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*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. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. 

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Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.

You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours.

Day-to-day you will collect shopping from our state-of-the-art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi drops or hidden lanes. 

What do you get in return?

In return, we pride ourselves on offering a safe working environment that goes without saying and perks and benefits that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle, including:

• Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service
• Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
• Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements- through our approved supplier
• We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career 
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com

If you want to become a career contender, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! 

What are the requirements?   

Just bring yourself and a positive attitude (plus a category C+E driving licence) and our amazing training team will do the rest, although a minimum of 6 months driving experience is desirable, this is not essential! You must be a safe and competent driver and be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis.

How to apply;

• Fill in our online application - there is no CV required!
• Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interview
• You will complete a Right to Work Checks
• A face-to-face interview and an interview drive will then take place with a driving assessor. 
• Following this, we will ensure you are happy with the role and understand the shift patterns before any offers are made

Pay Structure: 

This position is lunar paid.  This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule.  Please take this into consideration when applying.

Pay rates:

Basic hourly:

£18.48

Evening premium (18:00-06:00):

£0.48

Sunday Premium:

0.22

Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): 

£ .42

Overtime Day shift: 

£ .10

Overtime evening (18:00-06:00): 

£ .60

About Ocado Logistics 

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. 

Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. We are also proud to say we are an Armed Forces Covenant  employer - providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and qualities they bring to our workforce, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. Whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics. 

Join Ocado Logistics today, where there are bags of possibilities. 

Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) drivers will undertake delivery and collection of products to and from a variety of locations in line with all company policies and procedures.

You will be required to work a flexible shift pattern consisting of nights, late and early shifts including weekends. Your minimum contracted hours will be 32 hours, however routes are assigned up to 12.5 hours per day, as such you will regularly be expected to carry out additional hours.

Day-to-day you will collect shopping from our state-of-the-art warehouses and take it to our smaller regional sites. No multi drops or hidden lanes. 

What do you get in return?

In return, we pride ourselves on offering a safe working environment that goes without saying and perks and benefits that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle, including:

• Employer-funded private medical insurance after 12 months of service
• Paid Digital Tachograph card renewal
• Paid Driver Medical in line with licence requirements- through our approved supplier
• We will provide your ongoing periodic CPC training during your career 
• Up to 7% matched pension contributions after three months of service
• High street shopping and restaurant discounts including 15% off Ocado.com

If you want to become a career contender, there’s plenty of opportunity for progression, as 87% of our salaried roles are filled by internal colleagues! 

What are the requirements?   

Just bring yourself and a positive attitude (plus a category C+E driving licence) and our amazing training team will do the rest, although a minimum of 6 months driving experience is desirable, this is not essential! You must be a safe and competent driver and be flexible on your shift length on a daily basis.

How to apply;

• Fill in our online application - there is no CV required!
• Our friendly team will conduct a telephone interview
• You will complete a Right to Work Checks
• A face-to-face interview and an interview drive will then take place with a driving assessor. 
• Following this, we will ensure you are happy with the role and understand the shift patterns before any offers are made

Pay Structure: 

This position is lunar paid.  This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule.  Please take this into consideration when applying.

Pay rates:

Basic hourly:

£18.48

Evening premium (18:00-06:00):

£0.48

Sunday Premium:

0.22

Sunday Evening Premium (18:00-06:00): 

£ .42

Overtime Day shift: 

£ .10

Overtime evening (18:00-06:00): 

£ .60

About Ocado Logistics 

Here at Ocado Logistics, our people, technology and customers work side by side supporting the amazing communities we serve. We're all in it together - not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get stuck in. 

Our people are incredibly diverse and come from all walks of life with different stories and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals. We are also proud to say we are an Armed Forces Covenant  employer - providing support and opportunities for veterans, reservists, and their families. We recognise the unique skills, experiences, and qualities they bring to our workforce, and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. Whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics. 

Join Ocado Logistics today, where there are bags of possibilities.