Instructor

Full Job Description

Job Title:  Instructor (to cover ICT and English subjects)
Location: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR
Hours:      40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary:     £26,375.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        December 2025
UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship

Get Paid for 5 Days, Work Just 4

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your 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. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Instructor to deliver engaging ICT and English learning at Trent Acres. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting, supporting pupils with diverse needs in a nurturing, holistic environment.

You’ll take a leading role in shaping and delivering an inspiring curriculum, working closely with senior leaders to introduce new qualification pathways and raise standards across ICT provision. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and subject knowledge will help pupils build confidence, develop essential skills, and prepare for life beyond school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ICT and English across the school, driving progress and achievement
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop, refine, and enhance the ICT curriculum
• Introduce and support academic and vocational pathways at Key Stages 4 and 5
• Design engaging, well-sequenced learning that meets the needs of diverse learners
• Plan and deliver enrichment activities that bring ICT and English to life
• Monitor teaching and learning, offering guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality delivery
• Communicate subject impact and effectiveness to the Deputy Headteacher and SLT
• Model professional excellence in line with the Professional Standards for Teachers

If you’re passionate about ICT, confident delivering English, and driven to inspire young people with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

About the school

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns. 

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running

Why join Options Autism?

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. 

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

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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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