Outcomes First Group
Mechanics Instructor
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Mechanics Instructor
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About OFG
At OFG we prioritise greater work-life balance and offer extra time to pursue interests outside work.
Job Title
Mechanics Instructor/Teacher
Location
Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX
Hours & Contract Details
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.15 AM – 3.45 PM
- Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only
- Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
- Start Date: October 2026
UK Applicants Only – No sponsorship available.
About the Role
A Mechanics Instructor/Teacher will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching, optimising resource use, and driving continuous improvement in learning outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with the Headteacher while teaching across subjects as required to uphold the school’s curriculum standards.
Key responsibilities include planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons that cater to all pupils’ needs, while embedding opportunities for literacy, numeracy, and ICT development.
This postholder will also contribute to curriculum development and practical projects agreed with the Head of Education.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality of teaching and mechanics provision, supporting its ongoing enhancement.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate an engaging mechanics curriculum aligned with learning objectives.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive environment that nurtures progress and achievement.
- Provide motivating, well-structured lessons with high expectations for all learners.
- Differentiate learning to accommodate a wide range of abilities and needs.
- Assess effectively, track progress, and address learning gaps through informed teaching adjustments.
- Embed literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills into teaching and professional practice.
- Promote pupil welfare, safeguarding, and wellbeing.
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What You'll Bring
- A genuine belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background.
- A passionate commitment to offering pupils positive pathways, enriching opportunities, and futures filled with choice.
- Adaptability, resilience — and a love for hands-on, practical teaching.
- Strong belief in safeguarding and wellbeing support.
- Preferred: UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – industry experience strongly welcomed as an alternative.
- Essential: Valid UK driving licence.
About Us
Our Campus
Set in the picturesque Suffolk village of Wetheringsett, our Wetheringsett Manor site features modern classrooms within a beautifully developed traditional manor—our exceptional learning environment is designed to inspire. Supported by a professional teaching team, our goal is to provide every student with an outstanding educational foundation.
Our Values
Acorn Education is part of Outcomes First Group, a leading UK provider of specialised education for children and young people with SEN. Through innovative, evidence-based approaches, we drive measurable, sustainable progress and lasting impact for learners.
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In 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.
Why Join Us?
Our Purpose-Driven Mission
Our core mission is centred around those most in need—pupils and vulnerable young adults. We take immense pride in the progress we make in their learning journeys, all while adhering to safeguarding regulations.
All applicants undergo social media checks, with successful candidates completing a fully enhanced DBS before starting.
Employee Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” programme: mental health support + health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering:
- Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of discounts (UK and international)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including:
- Extended maternity/paternity leave
- Paid fertility treatment support
Application Note
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a large volume of suitable applications. Thank you for your interest!
Compliance Note
We are committed to fair recruitment and may, at times, experience scheduling delays due to safeguarding and compliance requirements. Whilst we seek to keep applicants informed, we cannot guarantee specific timelines as they depend on checks against statutory safeguarding obligations.
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