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Job title: Hair and Beauty Instructor
Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX
Salary: TBC
Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:15- 4:30pm, Friday 3:00pm
Contract: Bank, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Hair and Beauty Instructor to join our close-knit team at Wetheringsett Manor School located in Suffolk.
About the role
The successful applicant will work as part of ‘one team’ to assist in the everyday education and care of young people with special education needs. You will provide support for pupils outside of the classroom to support with SEMH / ASD learning specifically with the aim of supporting independence.
You will assist in the Co-ordination of Hair and Beauty course and WMS101 program and provide specialist SEN, subject, or other support to pupils and assist in finding offsite learning packages for post 16 learners.
The instructor will:
Establish and maintain individual relationships with pupils that are consistent, caring and understanding.
Assist individuals or groups of pupils within the classroom with their learning, both academic and behavioural/social.
Liaise with education and pastoral colleagues regarding issues, concerns and/or achievements of pupils.
Contribute to weekly meetings, and half-termly pupil planning and reviews, including Progress Reports.
Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils on specific programs linked to Hair and Beauty curriculum.
Prepare materials required for Hair and Beauty delivery.
Supervision of pupils going to and from class at transition times and when in need of time out.
Work with pupils at break and lunch times in offering support and supervision with recreational activities.
Present suitable personal standards of behaviour to pupils and act as an appropriate role model.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the school, its staff and pupils.
Act with courtesy and professionalism in all contact with pupils, their families and other agencies.
Listen to pupils, identifying needs and concerns and, according to established procedures, passing on any matters in the area of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Help develop the Hair and Beauty curriculum across the school.
About the School
Wetheringsett Manor School is a new independent day SEMH School for up to 42 pupils aged 11-18. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Wetheringsett Manor School has gone through significant refurbishment and is based in Suffolk, East Anglia and opened to pupils in November 2020. The Manor House is in 17 acres of parkland with wooded boundaries and sits on the edge of the village of Wetheringsett. The accommodation also provides several other buildings including a converted stable block, a cottage and two industrial units.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
We welcome staff who share our commitment to help pupils experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education 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 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.
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