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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: Construction Teacher
Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD
Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date: November 2025
UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship
Are you a skilled tradesperson or construction teacher ready to pass on your expertise to the next generation? Want to take your practical knowledge and use it to transform lives?
We're looking for a Construction Teacher to join the team at Meadowcroft School - where pupils don't just learn, they build, create, and grow.
About the Role
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Construction Teacher to join our team at Meadowcroft School with the ability to deliver high-quality lessons to students, inspiring learners and equipping them with the practical and theoretical skills needed for the modern construction industry.
This is not your typical classroom job. This is a hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up role where your real-world experience in bricklaying, joinery, plumbing or painting & decorating becomes the key to unlocking futures for young people with complex learning needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver a practical, engaging, and personalised curriculum to pupils with complex learning needs. Our learners thrive on creative, hands-on experiences. You'll be working in a flexible curriculum environment, using excellent facilities to plan and deliver motivating lessons that support progress, independence, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, practical construction lessons in fully equipped workshops
• Teach and inspire learners in bricklaying, joinery, plumbing, and decorating
• Build pupils' skills, confidence, and qualifications in line with industry standards
• Create a calm, structured learning environment where real-world trades come alive
• Motivate and mentor pupils with additional needs, including those with social, emotional and mental health challenges
• Work closely with a supportive team to adapt lessons and keep students progressing
• Monitor progress, tailor teaching and celebrate every breakthrough
• Be part of a school that values creativity, practical skills, and resilience

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Practical experience in construction trades - ideally across multiple disciplines
• A passion for vocational learning and making construction skills accessible
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with confidence and compassion
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to engage hard-to-reach learners
• A team player who's ready to get stuck in and lead by example
• A belief that every young person can succeed with the right support

This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team, making a meaningful impact every day.
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?
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
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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