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.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Cover Supervisor
Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract:Fixed Term, Term Time Only
At Smallbrook School, part of Acorn Education, we believe every young person deserves a second chance and that starts with the right support, structure, and opportunity. Many of our pupils have struggled in mainstream settings, but here, theyre seen, heard, and given a fresh path forward.
Were looking for a Cover Supervisor whos confident, proactive, and passionate about helping young people thrive someone who can step into the classroom and keep learning on track when regular teachers are away. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support the continuity of learning by covering lessons and supporting pupils in the absence of teaching staff. You will play a vital part in maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging school environment for our pupils.
Youll play a key part in maintaining a safe, structured, and inspiring environment, helping pupils stay focused and engaged, and supporting the wider school community in various ways.
Delivering high-quality lessons in the absence of teaching staff
Providing support across the school where needed including 1:1, small group, and TA cover
Helping pupils stay focused, engaged, and on track to meet lesson goals
Coordinating internal and external exams as the schools Exams Officer
Smallbrook School is a co-educational day school based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. We cater to pupils aged 718 with a range of complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as those diagnosed with autism or displaying behaviours associated with autism.
At Smallbrook, we provide a therapeutic, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise and reach their potential. 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.