At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
Thats why were proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Job Title: Vocational Head of Faculty
5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for aVocational Head of Faculty to join our close-knit team at The Greater Horseshoe School,part of Acorn Education.
As Vocational Head of Faculty, you will play a pivotal role in leading our Vocational Department at The Greater Horseshoe School, part of Acorn Education. Entry Level 3 Skills for Working Life
Level 1 Horticulture, Animal Care, Culinary Skills, Construction, Woodwork, Horse Care
You will be responsible for leading and supporting a passionate team, ensuring high-quality planning, delivery, and assessment across all vocational subjects. Acting as the lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), you will liaise with External Quality Assurers (EQAs), lead half-termly standardisation meetings, and collaborate with the Exams Officer and SENCO to ensure all access arrangements and assessments run smoothly.
In addition to leadership, you will teach small groups of students, supporting them in developing practical knowledge, skills, and understanding in your specialist vocational subjectideally Constructionup to City & Guilds Level 1 and potentially Level 2. You will take responsibility for the full teaching cycle, from planning and delivery to assessment and feedback.
Youll be passionate about vocational education, committed to high standards, and skilled at motivating both staff and students to achieve their potential.
The Greater Horseshoe School is an independent special school for pupils aged 8 to 18 years old. The school is situated in a peaceful woodland setting near Newton Abbot in Devon. Our school facilities are complemented by our nearby care farm, where we offer animal care, horticulture and a wide range of outdoor educational activities alongside academic and vocational programmes.
We are committed to providing the best education for pupils with complex needs. We offer a unique tailored programme for every pupil, combining a therapeutic approach, outdoor learning and individual academic and vocational programmes to suit each student. Acorn Education is the UKs 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.
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 youll 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.
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 thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s 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.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.