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four?

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, where
you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while
still receiving your full-time
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.

Job Title:
 Animal Care
Instructor
Location: Trent
Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13
7HR
Hours:    
 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00am –
4:00pm
Salary:    
£27,693.75 per annum (not pro
rata)
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time
Only
Start:    
   February 2026
UK
applicants only — this role does not offer
sponsorship

Are you passionate
about animals, education, and making a real difference? At Trent
Acres, part of Options Autism, we’re looking for an inspiring
Animal Care Instructor to join our close-knit, dedicated
team.

About the
Role

In this role, you’ll plan,
deliver, and lead both practical and theory-based Animal Care
lessons, helping pupils build skills, confidence, and independence
in a nurturing, personalised environment.

No two
days are the same! From classroom theory to hands-on care with our
animals, and even supporting offsite activities, your work will
directly shape learning experiences and help pupils reach their
potential — academically, emotionally, and
socially.

What You’ll Be
Doing

• Plan, prepare,
  and deliver practical and theory-based Animal Care
  lessons.
• Inspire pupils through active learning
  and hands-on experiences.
• Provide personal
  support to help pupils achieve their academic and emotional
  potential.
• Support pupils’ behaviour and
  wellbeing in line with the school
  ethos.
• Contribute to a personalised, holistic
  curriculum that meets the individual needs of each
  pupil.
• Assist across the school, including
  offsite activities when not instructing
  lessons.
• Develop and enhance the Animal Care
  provision, helping make learning engaging, purposeful, and
  fun.

Who We’re Looking
For

We’re seeking someone who
is:

• Passionate about animals and
  education, with the ability to inspire young
  learners.
• Calm, patient, and compassionate,
  with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and
  adaptable, ready to support pupils in a variety of learning and
  school settings.
• Creative and enthusiastic in
  delivering practical and theory-based
  lessons.
• Committed to the school’s nurturing
  ethos and dedicated to helping every pupil
  succeed.

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
have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults
with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a
leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and
young adults. 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 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

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. xbpsjku 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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