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 (highly desirable); industry experience warmly welcomed.
About Us
Westbourne School is a unique provision blending academic and vocational learning with the holistic development of every pupil. Operating across two specialised sites, Gateway for upper‑phase learners and Bridge for younger pupils, the school offers a personalised curriculum that supports personal, social, and emotional wellbeing while preparing students for their next steps in education, training, or employment. Using a trauma‑informed approach and the Ask, Accept, Develop framework, Westbourne supports each pupil’s strengths, removes barriers to learning, and ensures all learners feel safe, valued, and empowered.
Why Join Acorn Education?
We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so every day you’ll know your work is making a meaningful impact. 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
- 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.
Job Details
- Job Title: Mechanics Instructor
- Location: Westbourne School, Sutton‑in‑Ashfield, NG17 2EL
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am‑4.00pm
- Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
- Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
- Start: February 2026
- UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
- Work arrangement: 4‑Day Working Week trial – you work 80% of your hours for 100% of your pay.
Other Information
Get Paid for Five Days but Only Work Four! 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.
