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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. Job title: English Lead Teacher Location: Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: April 2026 UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship Join a Brand-New School and Shape Its Future Miller House School is seeking a passionate, ambitious and inspirational English Lead Teacher to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is ready to lead English across the school while delivering high-quality teaching that transforms outcomes for our pupils. You will play a pivotal role in driving excellence in English, raising standards of achievement and shaping a curriculum that engages, challenges and inspires every learner. As both a subject leader and class teacher, you will combine strategic leadership with dynamic classroom practice, ensuring English is accessible, meaningful and impactful for all pupils. About the Role As English Lead Teacher, you will: • Lead and develop English across the school, setting a clear vision and high expectations, • Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment in English, • Teach a class and model high-quality, inclusive practice, • Support pupils’ academic progress, personal development and wellbeing What You’ll Be Responsible For • Designing, implementing and reviewing the English curriculum, policy and assessment, • Monitoring progress, analysing data and setting ambitious targets for pupils, • Supporting and developing colleagues through modelling, guidance and collaboration, • Ensuring high-quality provision for pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD and ADHD, • Creating engaging learning environments that promote literacy, independence and confidence Who We’re Looking For You are: • Hold QTS/PGCE, • An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for English, • A confident leader, ready to take responsibility for subject development, • Skilled in adapting teaching to meet a wide range of needs, • Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing About Us Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH. Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress 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 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 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. 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, • 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 *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. Job title: Maths Lead teacher Location: Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: April 2026 UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship Join a Brand-New School and Shape Its Future Miller House School has opened its doors for the very first time—this is your chance to be there from the beginning. Miller House School is seeking an exceptional Maths Lead Teacher to join our passionate and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner who is ready to lead Maths across the school while continuing to deliver high-quality classroom teaching that transforms outcomes for our pupils. You will play a key role in shaping the Maths curriculum, raising achievement and building confidence and resilience in learners. As both a subject leader and class teacher, you will combine strategic leadership with creative, inclusive practice—ensuring Maths is engaging, accessible and meaningful for every pupil. About the Role As Maths Lead Teacher, you will: • Lead and develop Maths across the school, setting a clear vision and high expectations, • Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment in Maths, • Teach a class and model high-quality, inclusive classroom practice, • Support pupils’ academic progress, personal development and wellbeing Key Responsibilities • Design, implement and review the Maths curriculum, policies and assessment frameworks, • Monitor pupil progress, analyse data and set ambitious, achievable targets, • Support and develop colleagues through modelling, coaching and collaboration, • Ensure high-quality provision for pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD and ADHD, • Create stimulating learning environments that promote problem-solving, independence and confidence You are: • Hold QTS/PGCE, • An excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Maths, • A confident and reflective leader, ready to take responsibility for subject development, • Skilled at adapting teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs, • Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing About Us Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH. Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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 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. 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, • 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 *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

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees South Wigston is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 75 children. Located in the heart of South Wigston, our nursery is a converted two-storey building set back in a quiet area, boasting a large outdoor space for children to explore. We offer three base rooms tailored to different ages and stages of development, each featuring its own separate dining room that doubles as a craft room, providing ample opportunities for learning and creativity. Conveniently situated close to South Wigston train station and just five miles from Leicester city centre, our nursery is also within striking distance of Fosse Park and the M1/M69 motorways. We provide free parking for staff. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 25% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs., • Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance., • Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections., • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)., • Experience in catering or kitchen operations.

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