Mechanics Teacher​/Instructor

Mechanics Teacher/Instructor

Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

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)

Start Date: October 2026

UK Applicants Only – No sponsorship available.

A Mechanics Instructor/Teacher will play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, promoting effective use of resources, and driving continuous improvement in learning and achievement 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. Other responsibilities will be agreed with the Head of Education to support the ongoing development and implementation of the school’s curriculum and educational provision.

• 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.

• 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 welcomed.
• UK driving licence is essential.

• 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 place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and, if successful, to a fully enhanced DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

The position is part of Acorn Education, a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group.

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.