Overview
Job Title: Functional Skills Teacher/Tutor
Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 per annum depending experience and qualifications
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm, plus 1 hour for weekly staff meeting
Contract: Permanent; Term Time only
This role does not offer sponsorship.
Meadowcroft School is part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and a fully enhanced DBS where applicable. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Notes: This post is part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work the equivalent of five days’ pay in four days, or adjust hours while maintaining full-time pay.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons based on individual needs.
* Create a purposeful, inclusive learning environment.
* Teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 with a focus on Functional Skills (English, Maths, Science).
* Accurately assess and track progress of all pupils.
* Report regularly to SLT and parents/carers, contributing to individual education plans.
* Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement; provide a nurturing and safe learning environment.
* Contribute to wider pupil support, pastoral care, and safeguarding.
* Actively participate in school development plans and performance management reviews; collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
* Essential:
Level 3 or higher qualification in English, Maths or Science (or all three); Experience teaching Functional Skills at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5; A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning; Strong classroom management skills with a calm, consistent approach; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment; Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
* Desirable:
QTS and degree-level qualification; Experience working with students with complex needs and/or behavioural challenges; Willingness to engage in CPD and ongoing training.
About Us
Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 5 to 19, catering for a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. We are part of Acorn Education, a leading provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. Outcomes First Group supports our mission, and we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in 2024 for the fifth year running.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
* Access to wellbeing and mental health support services; health checks
* Vista flexible benefits platform: health, wellbeing, insurance, UK/abroad discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase, critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS where applicable.
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