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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.

Role:          Teacher

Location:   Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary:       From £32,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for Class Teachers to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you already have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils. In this role, you will have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to the needs of individuals with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. At Outcomes First Group you are able to work creatively, making the most of all the extensive resources and expert support we have available.

You will observe, monitor and assess our students, making sure their personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

Who we are looking for

You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, as comfortable talking to pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs as you are with contributing to the school’s vision and direction.

Our schools are unique environments, each one having its own special atmosphere and range of opportunities and resources. Our teachers enjoy becoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the potential of the building and environment and getting to know the brilliant pupils in our care.

You will enjoy building these caring relationships as well as liaising with fellow professionals, whether they are colleagues in the same school or they work in the pupils’ s previous educational establishments.

Requirement: 

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Previous experience

About Us

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.

Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Acorn Education is the UK’s 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 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.

#1

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.

Role:          Teacher

Location:   Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Salary:       From £32,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for Class Teachers to join our close-knit team at Wessex Lodge School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you already have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils. In this role, you will have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to the needs of individuals with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. At Outcomes First Group you are able to work creatively, making the most of all the extensive resources and expert support we have available.

You will observe, monitor and assess our students, making sure their personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

Who we are looking for

You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, as comfortable talking to pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs as you are with contributing to the school’s vision and direction.

Our schools are unique environments, each one having its own special atmosphere and range of opportunities and resources. Our teachers enjoy becoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the potential of the building and environment and getting to know the brilliant pupils in our care.

You will enjoy building these caring relationships as well as liaising with fellow professionals, whether they are colleagues in the same school or they work in the pupils’ s previous educational establishments.

Requirement: 

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Previous experience

About Us

Wessex Lodge School currently comprises of three sites: Wessex Lodge Primary School located in Kilmington, Wessex Lodge Secondary School located in Frome, and Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley. All sites allow students the opportunity to explore the curriculum alongside a range of subject paths, including the likes of, animal care, horticulture, DT, and forest school, as well as sporting activities.

Our students are aged between 6 and 18 years old. Each student has individual needs and, supported by the THRIVE approach, through a proven range of practitioner-led services and our talented staff, we can help to improve life outcomes for every student.

The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have a vast range of individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!

Acorn Education is the UK’s 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 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.

#1

Job Description:

The ecommerce channel is and will be the key contributor to Petcare Category growth in the future and this is the same for Royal Canin Europe.

You will to co-pilot Sales and Marketing Team in navigating through business challenges via equipping the team with actionable sales/marketing/shopper/consumer insights and recommendations to empower data driven decision making with the ambition to win in ecom space.

This will require leading the development of the data sources, partnering with technical teams to create processes and tools to automate reporting, create data visualization tools, and tools to run advanced analytics as well as building capabilities within the team to upscale on data. The role will help shape the future strategy of the brand within EKA and will require limited external customer facing time.

• Proven experience in either an analytical position (Consultant, Sales/Data Analytics) or a commercial role (Sales/ Marketing/ Category Development)
• Strong analytical mindset. A passion for data analysis, data visualization & optimization
• Ability to land data science into business practice and enabled advanced modelling technique
• Proven stakeholder management and engagement experience
• The capacity to design automated tools
• Mastery of common reporting tools – Excel, Power BI, Tableau (Required)
• Knowledge of SQL & Python (Desirable) ECommerce experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of web analytics tools (Desirable)

• Lead the data acceleration strategy and agenda, build holistic data approach
• Pioneer quick and user friendly data & insights driving category overview and turning into tangible actions for the sales and marketing teams.
• Bring qualitative analysis , insights and recommendations
• Build data native demand team
• Deliver sustainable insights via setting up the right process for gathering, processing, analysing, visualizing data and driven insights and recommendations
• Ability to navigate stakeholders, build connections and mutualize resources/capabilities within broader Mars data eco-system, department peers and 3d party agencies

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Job Description:

Salary £ 75-85K + 15% Bonus + Car Allowance  
 
The Head of Vet Key Accounts is responsible for leading a team of 5 Key Account Managers across the UK and Ireland, and is accountable for the delivery of the sales, profit & related KPI’s within the Vet chan nel. This position reports to the Pet Professional Sales Director UK and Ireland.  

What are we looking for?  

• E xperience , within the veterinary or related fields, managing National Accounts at a senior level.  

• Proven track record in line management.  

• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills .  

• Ability to demonstrate experience of influencing, leading change and developing team culture and capabilities .  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to a variety of audience s.  

• Excellent analytical skills .  

What will be your key responsibilities?  

• You will have d irect line management of 5 NAM’s in line with the strategies aligned with the vision and values of Royal Canin .    

• You will undertake a long-term strategic view which is required for both the external partner and internal stakeholders.  

• You will have o verall management of all aspects of the customer’s terms negotiations, trade expenditure, advertisement and promotional spend, promotional investment, communication on new product development .  

• You will have a h igh level of planning, cross functional collaboration and discipline involved in managing Veterinary National Accounts both on and offline .   

• You will have a high-level collaboration and cross departmental working for multiple markets is essential.  

• You will b uild collaborative relationships with buyers, Vet and nursing director s , as well as internal stakeholders.   

• You will be r esponsible for Periodic forecasting, tracking, communication and course correction of volume, sales & service provisio n.  

What can you expect from Mars?  

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.  

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.  

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.  

Job Description:

The ecommerce channel is and will be the key contributor to Petcare Category growth in the future and this is the same for Royal Canin Europe.

You will to co-pilot Sales and Marketing Team in navigating through business challenges via equipping the team with actionable sales/marketing/shopper/consumer insights and recommendations to empower data driven decision making with the ambition to win in ecom space.

This will require leading the development of the data sources, partnering with technical teams to create processes and tools to automate reporting, create data visualization tools, and tools to run advanced analytics as well as building capabilities within the team to upscale on data. The role will help shape the future strategy of the brand within EKA and will require limited external customer facing time.

• Proven experience in either an analytical position (Consultant, Sales/Data Analytics) or a commercial role (Sales/ Marketing/ Category Development)
• Strong analytical mindset. A passion for data analysis, data visualization & optimization
• Ability to land data science into business practice and enabled advanced modelling technique
• Proven stakeholder management and engagement experience
• The capacity to design automated tools
• Mastery of common reporting tools – Excel, Power BI, Tableau (Required)
• Knowledge of SQL & Python (Desirable) ECommerce experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of web analytics tools (Desirable)

• Lead the data acceleration strategy and agenda, build holistic data approach
• Pioneer quick and user friendly data & insights driving category overview and turning into tangible actions for the sales and marketing teams.
• Bring qualitative analysis , insights and recommendations
• Build data native demand team
• Deliver sustainable insights via setting up the right process for gathering, processing, analysing, visualizing data and driven insights and recommendations
• Ability to navigate stakeholders, build connections and mutualize resources/capabilities within broader Mars data eco-system, department peers and 3d party agencies

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Job Description:

Salary £ 75-85K + 15% Bonus + Car Allowance  
 
The Head of Vet Key Accounts is responsible for leading a team of 5 Key Account Managers across the UK and Ireland, and is accountable for the delivery of the sales, profit & related KPI’s within the Vet chan nel. This position reports to the Pet Professional Sales Director UK and Ireland.  

What are we looking for?  

• E xperience , within the veterinary or related fields, managing National Accounts at a senior level.  

• Proven track record in line management.  

• Strong customer orientation and negotiation skills .  

• Ability to demonstrate experience of influencing, leading change and developing team culture and capabilities .  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to a variety of audience s.  

• Excellent analytical skills .  

What will be your key responsibilities?  

• You will have d irect line management of 5 NAM’s in line with the strategies aligned with the vision and values of Royal Canin .    

• You will undertake a long-term strategic view which is required for both the external partner and internal stakeholders.  

• You will have o verall management of all aspects of the customer’s terms negotiations, trade expenditure, advertisement and promotional spend, promotional investment, communication on new product development .  

• You will have a h igh level of planning, cross functional collaboration and discipline involved in managing Veterinary National Accounts both on and offline .   

• You will have a high-level collaboration and cross departmental working for multiple markets is essential.  

• You will b uild collaborative relationships with buyers, Vet and nursing director s , as well as internal stakeholders.   

• You will be r esponsible for Periodic forecasting, tracking, communication and course correction of volume, sales & service provisio n.  

What can you expect from Mars?  

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.  

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.  

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.