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:  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 (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Westbourne School is seeking a creative and inspiring Mechanics Instructor (Teacher) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver engaging, hands-on learning and help every pupil develop practical skills and confidence to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Mechanics Instructor, you will work as a committed member of the teaching team, delivering high-quality lessons in line with the school’s ethos, policies, and curriculum. Under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team, you will plan and deliver practical, motivating learning experiences that inspire pupils and support their individual needs.

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.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress.

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 Acorn Education?

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 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.

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