At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Functional Skills Teacher/Tutor

Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD

Salary:     £25,000 - £35,000 per annum depending experience and qualifications

Hours:     37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm & 1 hour for weekly staff meeting

Contract: Permanent; Term Time only

This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to continued growth in our service, Meadowcroft School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Functional Skills Teacher/Tutor to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by delivering creative, practical, and highly personalised learning to pupils and young people with complex needs.

About the Role

As a Functional Skills Teacher/Tutor, you will inspire, support and challenge young people through a flexible and engaging curriculum. Working under the guidance of the Head of Education and the Senior Leadership Team, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on providing outstanding educational experiences that help pupils develop essential life and academic skills.

Our learners thrive with a hands-on, practical approach, and we are looking for someone who can bring learning to life using our fantastic facilities and adaptable curriculum model.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons based on individual needs.
• Create a purposeful, inclusive learning environment.
• Teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 with a focus on Functional Skills (English, Maths, Science).

Assessment, Recording & Reporting

• Accurately assess and track progress of all pupils.
• Report regularly to SLT and parents/carers, contributing to individual education plans.

Behaviour Management & Pupil Welfare

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Provide a nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Contribute to wider pupil support, pastoral care, and safeguarding.

Strategic Development

• Actively participate in school development plans and performance management reviews.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Level 3 or higher qualification in English, Maths or Science (or all three).
• Experience teaching Functional Skills at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Strong classroom management skills with a calm, consistent approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.

Desirable:

• QTS and degree-level qualification.
• Experience working with students with complex needs and/or behavioural challenges.
• Willingness to engage in CPD and ongoing training.

About Us

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

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.

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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