Mechanics Teacher/Instructor in Stowmarket

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Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:15am - 3:45pm

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience/qualifications, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: October 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

A Mechanics Instructor/Teacher will play a key role in securing high-quality teaching, promoting the effective use of resources, and driving continuous improvement in learning, achievement, and outcomes for all pupils, working closely with the Headteacher. The role involves teaching a range of subjects as required to support the effective delivery of the school curriculum, ensuring that lessons are engaging, inclusive, and responsive to pupils’ needs. In addition, the postholder will undertake other areas of responsibility, as agreed with the Head of Education, to support the ongoing development and effective implementation of the school's curriculum and educational provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in Mechanics, continually developing and improving provision.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate an engaging and effective Mechanics curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports progress and achievement.
• Deliver motivating, well-structured lessons with high expectations for all learners.
• Provide personalised and differentiated learning to meet a wide range of needs and abilities.
• Maintain high expectations while building fair, respectful, and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Use assessment effectively to track progress, address misconceptions, and inform future planning.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills into teaching and wider professional practice.

What You'll Bring

• A genuine belief that every child can succeed, regardless of background or need.
• A commitment to offering pupils positive pathways, opportunities, and choice.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for hands-on, practical teaching.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• UK QTS (desirable) - industry experience warmly welcomed.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Set in the picturesque village of Wetheringsett, in Suffolk, our site has recently benefited from significant development. Our traditional manor house has expanded to include a modern classroom block with everything teachers and students could need. We believe in delivering an exceptional education and to do this we've invested in creating an environment which inspires learning, which coupled with our professional teaching team, gives our students a first class start in life. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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), including: 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. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While 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.