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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 were putting wellbeing first.

Thats why were 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 its already in place or just around the corner, nows the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester GL4 0UN
Salary: Up to 27,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am 4:30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in reaching their potential? Were looking for a proactive Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Brookthorpe Hall School a nurturing, specialist environment where pupils with complex needs are supported to thrive both academically and personally.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, youll play a vital role in keeping learning consistent and engaging when teachers are unavailable. Youll deliver pre-prepared lessons, maintain a calm and positive classroom atmosphere, and encourage pupils to stay focused and motivated throughout the day.

Working closely with teachers and support staff, youll build strong, trusting relationships with students, helping them feel safe, valued, and ready to learn even on the days when routines change.

No two days will be the same. One moment you might be leading a maths session; the next, youre supporting small groups outdoors or helping prepare engaging classroom materials. Through it all, youll model patience, creativity, and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and supervise classes in the absence of teachers, keeping pupils engaged and on task
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Provide guidance to students who need extra help or reassurance during cover sessions
• Prepare classrooms, learning materials, and resources for the day ahead
• Occasionally support the Teaching Assistant team or assist with wider school activities
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the schools values at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and consistency across lessons

What Were Looking For

• Experience working in an educational setting (essential)
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Confidence in leading groups and managing classroom dynamics
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, supporting students with complex or additional needs
• A flexible, proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their best in a safe and supportive environment

Application Requirement

As part of your application, please provide clear, specific examples of your previous experience that demonstrate your suitability for the role of Cover Supervisor.

This might include:

• Experience leading or supervising groups of students, including those with complex or additional needs
• Examples of supporting learning, maintaining engagement, or managing classroom behaviour
• Situations where youve worked independently or collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for pupils

Providing these examples will help us understand your impact, skills, and readiness to thrive in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team at Brookthorpe Hall School, supporting students to achieve their potential in a nurturing and structured environment.

About Us

Brookthorpe Hall School is a growing school and caters for Autistic pupils aged 7-16. With almost 50 pupils, we are searching for someone to help us make a difference. We have a shared vision where we aim to build incredible futures by empowering neurodiverse pupils to be happy and make their way in the world.

Our growing school delivers a structured programme of education, tailored to each students individual needs and considering their Education, Health and Care plans. Students are taught in small cohorts and individually, by fully qualified teachers and instructors.

We provide inclusive education within a safe, nurturing environment where pupils needs are met.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 second year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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 youll 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 thats right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s 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

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

Job Title:Facilities Manager

Location: Manor Wood School, Bishopsworth, Bristol,BS13 8AG

Salary: Up to 35,000.00 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Start date: November 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Manor Wood School is part of the newly established Acorn School in Bristol, specialising in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our school is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive academically and personally.

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and smooth operation of our school site. This is a pivotal role, ensuring that our facilities fully support the unique needs of our pupils and staff.

About the Role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of all aspects related to the schools physical environment. This includes day-to-day maintenance, safety compliance, security, and site development projects.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that the school premises are safe, welcoming, and well-maintained to enable a positive learning atmosphere. This position requires someone with hands-on maintenance skills, a strong understanding of health and safety standards, and the ability to lead and motivate a multi-skilled team.

If youre hands-on with DIY skills, health & safety savvy, and driven by a desire to make a difference, this is the role for you. Youll work with a passionate team dedicated to consistency and care for our pupils futures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage maintenance projects from start to finish
• Manage budgets, cost work, and make smart purchasing decisions
• Supervise, motivate, and appraise a multi-functional team
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and domestic protocols
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain security procedures
• Drive ongoing improvements and support school development initiatives
• Work independently and collaboratively to keep the site in top shape

Who we are looking for

Experience and Skills:

• Experienced Facilities or Site Manager with proven leadership skills
• Skilled in maintenance, repairs, and health & safety management
• Comfortable managing budgets and procurement processes
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Able to motivate and lead a diverse team effectively
• IT literate with good reporting and administrative abilities
• Committed to the values and mission of our school community
• Holder of a full UK driving licence with access to a car

About us

Our new Acorn School Manor Wood School in, Bishopsworth, Bristol has a capacity for 80pupils and opened in May 2025.The school is a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

We are proud to provide a supportive yet challenging learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to develop their full potential whether academically, vocationally, in sports, or through personal achievements.

As an inclusive school, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to each childs unique needs. This personalised approach enables every pupil to progress at their own pace while building the skills and confidence to meet future challenges.

Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. 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 in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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. 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 youll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contribution
• 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 thats right for you, including:

• 100s 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.

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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Our Deputy Head Teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference

Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs . Alongside the Head Teacher, youll set the vision for the future of the school, ensuring we have the right people and plans in
place to see that our young people leave feeling proud of what theyve achieved. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Deputy Head Teacher at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed, from the broader management team, to a range of supporting specialists. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Opening in September 2026, Frome Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art Primary school. The school will cater for up to 50 pupils with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Bristol and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere

• Pension:we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1,000 bonus every time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Deputy Head Teacher, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

- Youll need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
- Youll also need a minimum of 2 years leadership and management experience

- Your drive to raise the quality of teaching and learning

- Your understanding of what good behaviours for learning look like

- Your effective leadership and coaching skills

- Your knowledge of how best to use your interpersonal skills to develop a strong staff team

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please clickhere.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

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