Engage Instructor

Acorn Care and Education; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education provider is hiring an Engage Instructor in Oakham to deliver personalized education programs for young people. This full-time role offers a unique 4-Day Working Week arrangement, allowing you to work one less day while receiving full pay. Candidates should have a strong background in delivering educational content and working with challenging students, with GCSE qualifications in Maths and English. The position comes with a competitive salary and numerous benefits, emphasizing wellbeing and creative learning pathways.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Deliver English and Maths to GCSE level under guidance.
• Support pupils' personal development and education reintegration.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage pupils in personalized alternative education programmes.
• Travel independently to provisions across multiple counties.
• Represent the school professionally when working with families.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Confidence delivering academic learning

Experience with challenging young people

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Post-18 study and/or relevant qualifications

Tools

Common software programs

Job description

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: Engage Instructor

Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham, LE15 8LY

Salary: Up to £25,712.40 per annum depending on qualifications and experience (not pro rata)

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, The Grange Therapeutic School, part of Acorn Education, is excited to offer a unique opportunity for an inspiring Engage Instructor to join our close-knit and passionate team.

This is a role for someone who believes in second chances, creative pathways, and personalised education—helping young people who find mainstream education challenging to re-engage, rebuild confidence, and succeed.

About the Role

You’ll be a key part of our Vocational Plus Programme, an award-winning (NASS) alternative education provision that works intensively with pupils and families both in and beyond the school environment.

You’ll deliver English and Maths up to GCSE level, alongside vocational, outdoor, and practical learning—often on a one-to-one basis. Programmes are fully bespoke, shaped around individual needs, interests, and aspirations.

We’re looking beyond job titles and CVs. We’ll consider each applicant on their aptitude, experience, and the academic or vocational skills they bring to enrich our programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English and Maths to GCSE level under the guidance of the Vocational Plus Coordinator
• Engage pupils in personalised alternative education programmes based on individual assessments
• Support pupils’ personal development, confidence, and reintegration into school life
• Represent The Grange Therapeutic School professionally when working with families, colleges, and partner agencies
• Support pupils attending college placements and other external provisions
• Contribute to a broad, varied curriculum including vocational, outdoor, and experiential learning
• Work in line with the Vocational Plus Home Visit Policy, ensuring safeguarding and pupil protection are always paramount
• Travel independently to provisions that may be spread across multiple counties

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Post-18 study and/or relevant qualifications
• Experience working with young people who find education challenging
• Confidence delivering academic and vocational learning on a one-to-one basis
• Strong IT skills, including use of databases and common software programmes
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for work purposes

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.