Engage Teacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oakham, Rutland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 286595FAJ |
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How would you like to be 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.
We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: Engage Teacher
Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary: Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience plus mileage allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Rota: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days
Start Date: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Engage Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.
About the Role
This role is part of our NASS award-winning Engage programme, which supports pupils through tailored, alternative learning plans outside the main school setting.
You will deliver Functional Skills (up to Level 2) in English and Maths, along with vocational and outdoor learning programmes—primarily on a 1:1 or small group basis. These sessions are delivered off-site, so travel is required, and mileage allowance is provided.
We welcome applicants with diverse educational or vocational backgrounds who are passionate about alternative approaches to learning.
Responsibilities
Design and deliver individualised learning programmes in partnership with the Engage Lead
Support the Engage team and mentor instructors where necessary
Complete all Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) tasks for qualifications
Plan and deliver academic and vocational education tailored to pupil needs
Support personal development, progress, and reintegration into school life
Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals
Supervise and support pupils at external college or alternative provision
Participate in off-site learning and curriculum enrichment activities
Travel across counties as needed to deliver the programme
Follow the Engage Home Visit Policy and prioritise pupil safeguarding
Essential Skills and Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent)
Qualified IQA
Strong knowledge of vocational qualifications and frameworks
Experience supporting young people with additional educational needs
Proficiency with IT systems and databases
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Willingness and ability to travel for work – mileage allowance provided
Confident in delivering 1:1 or small group sessions across varied settings
About Us
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.
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
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Title: Engage Teacher
Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY
Salary: Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience plus mileage allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Rota: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days
Start Date: September 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Engage Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.
About the Role
This role is part of our NASS award-winning Engage programme, which supports pupils through tailored, alternative learning plans outside the main school setting.
You will deliver Functional Skills (up to Level 2) in English and Maths, along with vocational and outdoor learning programmes—primarily on a 1:1 or small group basis. These sessions are delivered off-site, so travel is required, and mileage allowance is provided.
We welcome applicants with diverse educational or vocational backgrounds who are passionate about alternative approaches to learning.
Responsibilities
Design and deliver individualised learning programmes in partnership with the Engage Lead
Support the Engage team and mentor instructors where necessary
Complete all Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) tasks for qualifications
Plan and deliver academic and vocational education tailored to pupil needs
Support personal development, progress, and reintegration into school life
Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals
Supervise and support pupils at external college or alternative provision
Participate in off-site learning and curriculum enrichment activities
Travel across counties as needed to deliver the programme
Follow the Engage Home Visit Policy and prioritise pupil safeguarding
Essential Skills and Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent)
Qualified IQA
Strong knowledge of vocational qualifications and frameworks
Experience supporting young people with additional educational needs
Proficiency with IT systems and databases
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Willingness and ability to travel for work – mileage allowance provided
Confident in delivering 1:1 or small group sessions across varied settings
About Us
The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school for students aged 8 -18 years with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Our school is based in a Victorian country house near Oakham with stunning views and fantastic facilities to develop not only the educational, but also the social and emotional needs of our pupils. With access to woods and lakes on site, the school has an ethos about delivering a personalised curriculum tailored to, and driven by, the individuals. Behaviour is currently rated as “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.
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