How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job title: Cover Supervisor/Teacher
Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX
Salary: £30,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed Term (Until July 2026), Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Are you passionate about supporting the education of young people with complex needs? Do you want to work in a dynamic, inclusive school environment where you can make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor/Teacher to join our dedicated team at Wetheringsett Manor School.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor/Teacher, you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of subjects, primarily to KS3 and KS4 pupils aged 11-19. You’ll provide essential cover during staff absences and contribute to intervention lessons for individual and small groups. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to promote inclusion and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging lessons across the national curriculum and vocational courses
Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
Support the development of SEN provision, including pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
Collaborate with therapy teams to tailor learning to pupil needs
Assist in planning and delivering targeted intervention sessions
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Contribute to school policies and participate in school development initiatives
Who We’re Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferable but not essential
Qualified teacher or equivalent with experience teaching KS3/4 pupils
Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly those with complex needs or SEMH
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Commitment to the school’s vision and inclusive ethos
What We Offer:
A supportive, close-knit team environment
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
The chance to make a genuine impact in a specialist education setting
Join us in shaping a brighter future for young people. Apply now to become part of the Acorn Education family at Wetheringsett Manor School.
About the School
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 100 pupils aged 7-18. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Wetheringsett Manor School has gone through significant refurbishment and is based in Suffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020. The Manor House is located in 17 acres of parkland with wooded boundaries and sits on the edge of the village of Wetheringsett. The accommodation also provides several other buildings including a converted stable block, a cottage and two industrial units.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 the 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.
And that’s not all, 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 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
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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