Mechanics Teacher

• Wetheringsett Manor School 
• Address: Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5QX
• Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience/qualifications)
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5414

Wetheringsett Manor School are seeking a Mechanics Instructor/Teacher.

What is the main purpose of your role?

As a Mechanics Instructor/Teacher, you will 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 will contribute to delivering high-quality teaching and creating engaging learning experiences that motivate pupils and help them achieve their potential.

What will the job entail?

You will 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 will help young people discover their strengths, develop new skills and build a sense of achievement.

You will 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.

Your responsibilities

• 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.

What you will need

• UK QTS (desirable), industry experience warmly welcomed
• UK driving licence is essential 
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

About us

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 have 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.

What will offer you

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: 
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle2Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Equal Opportunities (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Closing date: 12 am, 22 September 2026.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.