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Job Title: Engage Instructor
Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham, LE15 8LY
Salary: Up to £24,488.00 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm Friday)
Contract: Permanent, Term-time only
Start: October 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 Instructor to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.
About The Role
The role is to become an instructor in our Vocational Plus programme. This NASS award-winning programme entails working closely with families and individual pupils outside of the school environment on bespoke alternative programmes. Staff deliver English and Maths to GCSE as well as vocational and outdoor learning programmes to pupils often on a one-to-one basis during school hours. We will consider each applicant on their aptitude and what skills and qualifications, academic and vocational, they can offer.
Responsibilities
To provide instruction for pupils on the vocational plus programme in English and Maths to GCSE level under the supervision of the Vocational Plus Coordinator
To engage pupils in an alternative education programme according to individual assessments and needs
To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integration into The Grange Therapeutic School
To represent The Grange Therapeutic School and work as part of a multi-agency team along with parents and carers
To support pupils at college and other provisions
To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum
Adhere to the vocational plus Home Visit Policy and ensure Pupil Protection and Safeguarding is of paramount importance
To use own transport to travel to provision that maybe geographically spread across several counties
Essential
Maths and English at Grade C GCSE or equivalent
Study / Qualifications Post 18
Experience of working with students who find education challenging
Skills using computer databases and common programmes
Ability to drive and possession of own vehicle for work purposes
Confidence in delivering vocational and academic learning on a one-to-one basis
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 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. 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.
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.
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