Post: Outreach Teacher
Location: ACE Health and Welfare, 49 Dover Road, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8ST
FTE Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Contract Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday
To see more about the school please see our applicant pack - ACE Schools Applicant Pack
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable children and young people in Plymouth. Supporting pupils who are unable to access mainstream education.
In this role, you will focus on 3 main areas
Delivering to individual pupils and small groups of pupils referred through the S19 panel.
Work with Lead teachers across the Plymouth bases to support pupils who are unable to attend. This may involve delivering lessons online or in community spaces.
Work on transitioning pupils into a range of Plymouth bases and back into specialist or mainstream settings.
This is a complex role - so we are looking for a candidate with the combination of knowledge and skills required to understand a range of pupils needs and manage their own time effectively. To be successful, you will need the communication skills to work with a range of staff and manage liaisons with and provide expert advice to mainstream schools.
We are looking for a candidate that is comfortable teaching Maths, English and Science with support from our experienced Heads of Department. There will at times be a need to cover other subjects within the ACE offer and we welcome applications from subject specialists in all areas.
Job Description
As a teacher you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently demonstrates the highest standards of delivery, is fully committed to raising attainment and acutely aware of the strategies required to achieve the highest standards. You will be focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for your pupils in terms of externally accredited qualifications and in personal development.
Responsibilities
To be an outstanding teaching and learning practitioner
To ensure curriculum coverage for all pupils, including those of high ability and those with complex SEND needs through planning lessons and sequences of lessons, showing how they will assess pupil’s learning
To ensure that information about pupils’ achievements in previous settings is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject/s
In collaboration with our Heads of Department and your Lead Teacher establish clear targets for pupil achievement, and evaluate progress and achievement in science by all pupils, including those with additional needs
Use a trauma informed approach to positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem
Maintain/establish good order and discipline among the students and safeguard their health and safety
To ensure the effective development of pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school
Make appropriate use of a range of monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate pupils’ progress towards planned learning objectives and use this information to improve your own planning and teaching
Give prompt and constructive feedback to support pupils as they learn and involve them in reflecting on, evaluating and improving their own performance.
Report pupil’s progress accurately, concisely and informatively using ACE Assessment system and use this to help pupils review their own progress and to inform parents
Identify and support more able pupils, those working below age related expectations, those under-achieving and those who experience behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. Where necessary you may seek advice and guidance from experienced colleagues
Assist pupils to set targets for themselves and to contribute to the identification of team and whole school targets.
Differentiate your teaching to meet the needs of pupils.
Organise and manage the physical teaching space, materials, tests and other resources safely and effectively with the help of support staff where appropriate
Use ICT effectively in your teaching
Teach across the age and ability range for which you are trained
Where appropriate set and mark homework and other out-of-class work which consolidates and extends work carried out in the class and encourages pupils to learn independently
Recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise in the classroom, including challenging stereotyped views and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.
Be a role model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.
Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff
Teacher Responsibilities
Registering pupils and maintain the base register according to set procedures
Supporting the academic, pastoral and personal development of all pupils at the base
Monitoring individual progress in relation to Arbor performance data and helping pupils to identify targets for improvement
Completing reports on pupils as required including Team Around Me paperwork and holding termly review meetings
Ensuring effective communication between schools and home
Attending and contributing to other meetings as appropriate.
Have knowledge and understanding of the components of outstanding pastoral care for pupils and work with the Pastoral Lead to ensure pupils receive it.
About the School
Welcome to ACE schools. At ACE we are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision.
Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals.
Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit those who can demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 8th July 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Week commencing 13th July 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
