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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Position: English Teacher Location: Longdon Park School, Egginton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8.00-16.00 | Tues 8.00-17.00 Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: June 2026 Please note: This position is based at Longdon Parkway (DE14 2WD) and not the Longdon Park School site (DE65 6GU). UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first. About the Role This is far more than a classroom teaching role. It’s an opportunity to shape curriculum, lead learning and raise aspirations in a supportive, specialist environment where every learner is known and valued. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Quality of Education Lead, you will: • Deliver high-quality English teaching across Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE and A Level, • Teach English at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, adapting learning to meet individual needs, • Plan, assess and inspire engaging learning experiences that enable students to achieve their potential, • Lead and develop a specified curriculum area as a subject lead, • Monitor progress, raise standards and celebrate achievement, • Support and enhance the teaching practice of colleagues, • Play an active role in curriculum planning, development and quality assurance We’re looking for an English teacher who brings subject expertise, leadership potential and genuine care for young people. You will have: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • A full UK driving licence, • Experience delivering English at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (essential), • Experience teaching Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE and A Level qualifications (essential), • A commitment to inclusive education and raising achievement for all learners, • Confidence in curriculum development and supporting colleagues, • A strong understanding of safeguarding, equality and positive behaviour management About Longdon Park School Longdon Park School opened in June 2015. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour primarily with a diagnosis of ASD. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment where our young people learn to accept responsibility for their actions, make positive decisions and display pro-social behaviour. We are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage. Longdon Park School is not readily accessible by public transport. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 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. #1

Community Development Manager (A new and exciting position funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) About Us Queen Street Community Centre (QSCC) is based in the heart of the Anglesey Ward of Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire We provide a welcoming, inclusive community space that brings people together through a wide range of activities, health and wellbeing services, learning opportunities and cultural celebrations. We work in partnership with voluntary, statutory and community organisations to address health inequalities, reduce isolation and build stronger, more connected communities. As the centre has grown and now operates seven days a week, we are strengthening our staffing structure to support our next phase of development. We believe the strongest and most sustainable community solutions are built with people, not for them. Role Overview The Community Development Manager (CDM) will play a key leadership role for Queen Street Community Centre, bridging day-to-day operations and strategic governance. You will work from the community upwards, ensuring community and partner voices are embedded in decision-making, service development and future planning. You will bring a strong understanding of diverse communities and health inequalities, helping QSCC continue to build spaces that matter — both physically (inside and outside the building) and socially (activities, groups and partnerships). The post will also provide line management, supervision and annual appraisal for staff, while leading on fundraising, partnership development and sustainability to support the long-term future of the centre. Key Responsibilities Community Development & Engagement • Work from the community upwards, embedding community voice in planning, delivery and evaluation, • Increase meaningful community engagement, participation and ownership of QSCC, • Build strong relationships with residents, families and community groups, • Understand and respond to diverse communities and health inequalities using both data and lived experience, • Support and encourage community-led and parent-led activities, • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, statutory and community organisations, • Ensure community and partner voices are included in decision-making and service design, • Represent QSCC at local forums, steering groups and partnership meetings, • Lead on small fundraising and grant applications, with proven experience of securing funding, • Manage funded projects in line with agreed outcomes, monitoring and reporting requirements, • Oversee organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, • Act as the operational safeguarding lead (training provided if required), • Support safer recruitment, staff supervision and volunteer development, • Provide regular supervision and annual appraisal for staff, supporting wellbeing, development and performance, • Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Trustee Board, • Oversee bookkeeping and financial processes in liaison with Trustees and Bookkeeper, • Planning and Coordination of internal and external building improvements, • Ensure QSCC remains welcoming, accessible inclusive and well-managed Essential Criteria • Proven experience in community development, engagement or a related field, • Strong understanding of diverse communities and health inequalities, • Experience of working from the community upwards, embedding community and partner voices in decision-making, • Proven experience of fundraising and grant management, • Experience of partnership working across voluntary, statutory and community sectors, • Experience of supervising staff or volunteers and supporting development through supervision and appraisal, • Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills, • Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice, • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Experience of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting, • Understanding of charity governance and working with trustees, • Flexible working hours, • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a local community, • Supportive and experienced Trustee Board Interviews: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your co