Engage Teacher

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

We’re proud to be taking part in a 4-Day Working Week Trial, meaning you could work one day less a week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. 

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title:    Engage Teacher 

Location:    The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY

Salary:        Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience plus mileage allowance

Hours:        37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rota:           Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract:    Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days

Start Date: September 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 Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

This role is part of our NASS award-winning Engage programme, which supports pupils through tailored, alternative learning plans outside the main school setting.

You will deliver Functional Skills (up to Level 2) in English and Maths, along with vocational and outdoor learning programmes—primarily on a 1:1 or small group basis. These sessions are delivered off-site, so travel is required, and mileage allowance is provided.

We welcome applicants with diverse educational or vocational backgrounds who are passionate about alternative approaches to learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualised learning programmes in partnership with the Engage Lead
• Support the Engage team and mentor instructors where necessary
• Complete all Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) tasks for qualifications
• Plan and deliver academic and vocational education tailored to pupil needs
• Support personal development, progress, and reintegration into school life
• Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals
• Supervise and support pupils at external college or alternative provision
• Participate in off-site learning and curriculum enrichment activities
• Travel across counties as needed to deliver the programme
• Follow the Engage Home Visit Policy and prioritise pupil safeguarding

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent)
• Qualified IQA
• Strong knowledge of vocational qualifications and frameworks
• Experience supporting young people with additional educational needs
• Proficiency with IT systems and databases
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Willingness and ability to travel for work – mileage allowance provided
• Confident in delivering 1:1 or small group sessions across varied settings

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 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 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.

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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