We're looking for a Vocational Teacher to join our team at Wetheringsett Manor School. Someone who is motivated by helping others, patient, and resilient would be perfect for this role.
Wetheringsett Manor also incorporates the 4-day working week for all staff after successfully passing probation. This means that staff work 80% of their time but receive 100% of their salary. This is not a contractual change but is designed to promote staff wellbeing.
About the role
The successful applicant will provide high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Key Stage Lead and Deputy Head.
To provide additional support for vocational areas of the school while being comfortable teaching literacy and numeracy.
In consultation with the Vocational Leader/Deputy Head, undertake other responsibilities as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school's curriculum.
Knowledge and Understanding
* The school's vision, aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies, and action plans.
* Statutory curriculum requirements and assessment, recording, and reporting of pupils' attainment and progress.
* The characteristics of high-quality teaching and strategies for maintaining high standards.
* Management, employment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel, external relations, finance, and change management.
* Implications of the SEN code of practice for teaching and learning.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
* Teach a variety of subjects across the national curriculum to students aged 11-16.
* Cover mechanics or construction/DT lessons to support pupils on intervention timetables and in small group sessions.
* Contribute to the development of SEN provision within the school.
* Work with schools, parents, agencies, and pupils with SEN to ensure effective inclusion.
* Support the development of learning styles, teaching approaches, behaviour management, and resources for pupils with complex needs.
* Collaborate with the therapy team to develop curriculum based on student needs.
Qualifications Required
UK QTS or equivalent (preferable but not essential).
About the School
At Outcomes First Group, we prioritize wellbeing and work/life balance. We are part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, allowing you to work one less day per week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full pay.
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH school for up to 100 pupils aged 7-18, located in Suffolk, East Anglia. The school opened in November 2020 and is set in 17 acres of parkland.
We pride ourselves on nurturing pupils academically and socially, building confidence and understanding of the wider community.
Part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils, and Outcomes First Group, we are committed to innovative approaches and measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year.
Why join Acorn Education?
* Comprehensive reward package including Life Assurance, Pension options, and wellbeing support.
* Flexible benefits through Vista, including health, insurance, discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and more.
* Inclusive benefits such as enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support.
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