How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work 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: ICT Instructor 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 Join an amazing team at Trent Acres and help shape the future of ICT learning! About the Role As an ICT Instructor at Trent Acres, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality ICT education across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, you will help develop the curriculum, introduce new qualification pathways, and raise the overall standard of ICT provision. Your role will ensure ICT learning is engaging, meaningful, and accessible for pupils with a wide range of needs in a supportive, holistic environment. You will play a key part in creating a personalised ICT curriculum that reflects the school’s values, supports individual progress, and prepares pupils for future learning and independence. Key Responsibilities Lead the teaching of ICT across the school and contribute to improving pupil progress and attainment. Work with senior leaders to develop, monitor, and refine the ICT curriculum. Introduce and support academic and vocational qualification pathways for Key Stage 4 and 5. Plan, review, and adapt curriculum content to ensure challenge, engagement, and progression. Deliver ICT enrichment and enhancement activities. Monitor teaching and learning, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality delivery. Develop sequenced learning that meets the needs of diverse learners. Communicate subject effectiveness and whole-school impact to the Deputy Headteacher and SLT. Model professional standards in line with the Professional Standards for Teachers. If you are passionate about ICT, enjoy working with young people with diverse needs, and want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Join Trent Acres and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your skills and creativity will help shape the future of our pupils’ learning and success. 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. 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 #1