Vocational Plus Instructor

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Job Title:         Vocational Plus Instructor

Location:         The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham

Salary:       £23,500 per annum

Hours:            37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm Friday)

Contract:          Permanent, Term-time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Vocational Plus Instructor to join our close-knit team at The Grange Therapeutic School located in Oakham.

About the Role

The role is to become an instructor in our Vocational Plus programme. This NASS award-winning programme entails working closely with families and individual pupils outside of the school environment on bespoke alternative programmes. Staff deliver English and maths to GCSE as well as vocational and outdoor learning programmes to pupils often on a one-to-one basis during school hours. We will consider each applicant on their aptitude and what skills and qualifications, academic and vocational, they can offer.

Responsibilities

• To provide instruction for pupils on the vocational plus programme in English and Maths to GCSE level under the supervision of the Vocational Plus Coordinator 
• To engage pupils in an alternative education programme according to individual assessments and needs
• To encourage pupils in personal development, achievement and integration into The Grange Therapeutic School
• To represent The Grange Therapeutic School and work as part of a multi-agency team along with parents and carers
• To support pupils at college and other provisions
• To support out of classroom activities as part of a broad and varied curriculum
• Adhere to the vocational plus Home Visit Policy and ensure Pupil Protection and Safeguarding is of paramount importance 
• To use own transport to travel to provision that maybe geographically spread across several counties

Essential

• Maths and English at Grade C GCSE or equivalent
• Study / qualifications post 18
• Experience of working with young people who find education challenging
• Skills using computer databases and common programmes
• Ability to drive and possession of own vehicle for work purposes
• Confidence in delivering vocational and academic learning on a one-to-one basis

About us

The Grange is a specialist independent school which provides education, residential care and therapy for young people aged 8-18 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ASD or related conditions. Our comprehensive programme of tailored interventions is a fundamental element of the support which we provide.

We need hardworking, pupil centred staff who are resilient and willing to go the extra mile. In return we offer significant investment in your professional development, a supportive staff group and opportunities for progression.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

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

And that’s not all, 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.

*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.

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