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Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week! Position: SEN Teacher (The Ferns) Location: Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT Salary: Up to £44,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm (CPD) | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: April 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available Please be aware that all candidate must have a full UK Driving Licence 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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG! About the Role As an SEN Teacher, you will provide high-quality, inclusive education for pupils with additional needs, delivering personalised learning, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing, and working closely with colleagues and care staff. You’ll ensure all teaching aligns with school policies, regulatory standards, and the curriculum, helping every pupil make meaningful progress. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver tailored teaching to individuals and small groups., • Monitor, assess, record, and report on pupil progress to inform next steps., • Develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans, behaviour plans, and other personalised support plans., • Create a safe, structured, and stimulating learning environment., • Support pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and moral development. We’re looking for someone who is: • Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree and a full UK Driving Licence., • Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs., • Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges., • Collaborative: Clear communicator who thrives in a team environment. Longdon Hall School provides a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our personalised, trauma-informed approach helps each child re-engage with learning and reach their full potential. We combine academic ambition with emotional support, resilience-building, and life skills development. Every pupil benefits from small classes, tailored targets, and a dedicated pastoral team. At Longdon Hall, we celebrate progress, empower independence, and prepare young people for confident, successful futures. The Ferns is a nurturing, neurodivergence-affirming provision for pupils experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Situated just a short drive from Longdon Hall School’s main campus and part of the same school, The Ferns provides emotionally safe spaces where pupils can rebuild trust, engage at their own pace, and reconnect with learning through flexible, personalised support. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. 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 Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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. • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:, • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover 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. #1

The Role We have multiple vacancies available, each offering: 9 hours per contract 4 hours Maths 4 hours English 1 hour Mentoring Delivery venues: Students homes or local libraries Flexible scheduling based on student needs This role is ideal for educators who want to make a direct difference in a young persons academic progress and personal development. What Were Looking For QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) desirable Minimum 1 year of relevant UK experience Strong subject knowledge in Maths and/or English Ability to build positive, supportive mentoring relationships Confident working independently in community settings Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service essential We are looking for professionals who are reliable, adaptable, and genuinely care about outcomes for young people. What We Offer Up to £840 per week Flexible, consistent contracts The opportunity to deliver personalised, impactful education A supportive organisation that values quality and professionalism About Spark Academy At Spark Academy , we are driven by a powerful mission: to support every learner in discovering and realising their fullest potential . Founded in 2009 and trusted by families, schools, and local authorities across the UK, Spark Academy is a multi-award-winning educational organisation dedicated to transforming childrens lives academically, socially, and emotionally. For over 15 years, weve nurtured confidence, self-belief, and aspiration in thousands of young people through a personalised, holistic approach to learning that goes far beyond exam results. We deliver high-quality tuition in core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, alongside bespoke programmes that support broader personal growth and wellbeing. Our proven methods help students achieve significant progresson average a 2.5 grade improvement in just one year. What sets Spark Academy apart is our belief that education should empower the whole child . We cultivate supportive, safe, and encouraging learning environments where every student is challenged to grow, discover new possibilities, and become more than they ever thought they could be. Our vision is to expand opportunities for young people, inspire lifelong learning, and help students step confidently into their futures with resilience and purpose. Joining Spark Academy means being part of a passionate team committed to excellence, inclusivity, and meaningful impactwhere your work truly makes a difference in young lives every day. TPBN1_UKTJ

Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? Do you want to work in a beautiful, rural location in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside?.The home is dual-registered with Ofsted and AALA a

Job Title: Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist Location: Cranborne, Dorset Salary:£49,649 to 67,891 Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: full time, permanent About us: We are currently seeking a Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist to join a specialist provision based in Cranborne worki

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.We are currently seeking a part time Speech and Language Therapist to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Wolverhampton.The provision offers a bespoke

Job Title:Occupational Therapist (Schools) Location: Darwen, Leyland, Preston (Lancashire) Salary: £33,612 to £40,289 pro rata (£28,874 £34,610 actual) depending on experience and qualifications Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Occu

Promote positive behaviour and ensure a safe learning environment.

Job Title: SEN Teacher Location:Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1-UPS2) Hours:permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) We are currently recruiting a qualified Teacher to join a wonderful independent day school provision based in Meldreth who support stude

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.We are currently seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join an exceptional provision offering education and support to pupils aged 11-16 many with EHCPs and diagnoses such as ADHD or ASD.Support and inspire learners in the classroom, at home, and outdoors.Help prepare le

Job Title: Primary Teacher Location:Smallfield, (Near Horley, Surrey)Salary:£33,075 - £48,719 per year (M1 - UPS2 Fringe)Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher*Hours:40 hours per week-Term Time only - Start time 8.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm We are

The ideal candidate will have positive handling experience and be committed to providing consistent behavior support.

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist School Location:Smallfield, Surrey Salary: £12.Plus £1000 Welcome bonus * Hours: 40 hours per week-Term Time only - Start time 8.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm We are currently seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SENCo Specialist Independent School Location: Nr Royston (Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,916 £49,232 (M1UPS2) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus* Hours: 40 hours per week SENCo Opportunity Join a Highly Specialist, Inclusive School We are recruit

Maintenance Technician Location: Chaldon, Surrey Contract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £13.Hours: 40 hours per week (hours to be agreed with line manager) We are currently looking to recruit aMaintenance Technician to join a newly opened specialist secondary school supporting young people aged 1116

Job Title: SEN Class TeacherLocation:Pilning, BristolSalary:£31,650 - £47,338 (M1 UPS2)Hours: 40 hours per weekWe are currently seeking an SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision in Pilning, supporting young people aged 7 - 19 witha primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social a

Job Title : Outreach Tutor Location: Scunthorpe (DN17 2TX) Salary: £27,456£43,014 per year Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Rated Good by Ofsted Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people whove faced barriers in education? We are seeking an Outreach Tutor to join an inde

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location:Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN Salary: £35,521 to £42,150 (FTE £41,350 - £49,067) dependant on experience Hours: 40 hours per week Term time only We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and

Teacher History & Geography Location: Redhill, Surrey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £34,398 £48,913 per year (M1 UPS1 Fringe) Additional: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers* Hours: 40 hours per week | MonWedThu 4:45pm, Tue 5:00pm, Fri 4:00pm We are seeking a History & Geogra

Science Teacher Location: Redhill, Surrey Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £34,398 £48,913 per year (M1 UPS1 Fringe) Additional: £5,000 Welcome Bonus for Qualified Teachers* Hours: 40 hours per week | MonWedThu 4:45pm, Tue 5:00pm, Fri 4:00pm We are looking for a passionate Science Teache

Job Title:Teaching Assistant - Specialist School Location:Chaldon, SurreyActual Annual Salary: £24,139.Plus £1000 Welcome bonus*Salary:?£13.Hours:40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm We are currently seeking an ex.

Registered Home Manager Location: Cumbria Salary: Up to £53,500 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you a compassionate and resilient leader ready to shape the future of young lives? Do you want to work in a beautiful, rural location in the hear

Head Teacher Specialist ASC/ADHD School Location: Darwen, BB3 2NG Salary: £76,772 £84,699 (L17L21), DOE Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 Lead with Purpose.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Hea