Mechanics Teacher​/Instructor

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Job Title: Mechanics Instructor / Teacher

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)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: October 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

As a Mechanics Instructor/Teacher, you’ll play a key role in bringing learning to life, helping pupils develop valuable practical skills, confidence and independence alongside their academic learning. Working closely with the Headteacher, you’ll contribute to delivering high-quality teaching and creating engaging learning experiences that motivate pupils and help them achieve their potential.

You’ll teach mechanics alongside other subjects as required, adapting your approach to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of our pupils. Through practical activities, real-world experiences and engaging lessons, you’ll help young people discover their strengths, develop new skills and build a sense of achievement.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the school’s curriculum, taking on additional responsibilities as agreed with the Head of Education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and creative educator to make a genuine difference while helping shape an ambitious and engaging educational offer.

• 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 warmly welcomed.
• UK driving licence is essential

Set in the picturesque village of Wetheringsett, in Suffolk, our site has recently benefited from significant development. Our traditional manor house has expanded to include a modern classroom block with everything teachers and students could need. We believe in delivering an exceptional education and to do this we’ve invested in creating an environment which inspires learning, which coupled with our professional teaching team, gives our students a first class start in life.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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.

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