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Job Title:          Engage Instructor

Location:          The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham

Salary:              £24,488.00 per annum

Hours:              37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm Friday)

Contract:          Permanent, Term-time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Engage Instructor to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

The role is to become an instructor in our Vocational Plus programme. This NASS award-winning programme entails working closely with families and individual pupils outside of the school environment on bespoke alternative programmes. Staff deliver English and Maths to GCSE as well as vocational and outdoor learning programmes to pupils often on a one-to-one basis during school hours. We will consider each applicant on their aptitude and what skills and qualifications, academic and vocational, they can offer.

Responsibilities

To provide instruction for pupils on the vocational plus programme in English and Maths to GCSE level under the supervision of the Vocational Plus Coordinator

To engage pupils in an alternative education programme according to individual assessments and needs

To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integration into The Grange Therapeutic School

To represent The Grange Therapeutic School and work as part of a multi-agency team along with parents and carers

To support pupils at college and other provisions

To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum

Adhere to the vocational plus Home Visit Policy and ensure Pupil Protection and Safeguarding is of paramount importance

To use own transport to travel to provision that maybe geographically spread across several counties

Essential

Maths and English at Grade C GCSE or equivalent

Study / qualifications post 18

Experience of working with students who find education challenging

Skills using computer databases and common programmes

Ability to drive and possession of own vehicle for work purposes

Confidence in delivering vocational and academic learning on a one-to-one basis

For a full list of Duties and Responsibilities, please see the Job Description

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.

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 are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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