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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: Pre-Formal Primary Teacher Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until August 2026) | Term Time Only Start: January 2026 Applicants: UK only – no sponsorship available Are you a creative, compassionate teacher with a passion for unlocking potential? At Heath Farm School, we’re searching for an inspiring Pre-Formal Primary Teacher who believes that learning should be joyful, engaging, and inclusive — for every child, whatever their challenges. This is your chance to make a genuine difference in a setting where warmth, imagination, and teamwork drive everything we do. About the Role As a Pre-Formal Primary Teacher, you’ll bring learning to life for pupils with complex needs, helping them to grow in confidence, communication, and independence. You’ll create rich, sensory-based learning experiences that nurture curiosity and celebrate progress in all its forms — big and small. Working alongside a talented multi-disciplinary team, you’ll ensure every pupil is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. In This Role, You Will: • Design and deliver creative, individualised lessons that spark engagement and joy, • Support each pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development, • Foster a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and confident, • Collaborate closely with families, therapists, and colleagues for joined-up learning We’re looking for a teacher who brings patience, imagination, and resilience to every day — someone who finds joy in every breakthrough and believes that success looks different for every child. You’ll have: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, • A passion for supporting pupils with complex needs and diverse learning styles, • Creativity, compassion, and confidence in adapting your teaching approach Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives. Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school. 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 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

Bank Project Worker Prices Court, Wheatcroft Close, Sittingbourne, ME10 3LD £14.01 per hour Hours as and when required Sanctuary Supported Living is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone that we support and care for and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service, qualification and pre-employment checks. We're a national organisation, but we're not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Project Worker will include: • Regularly assessing the needs of clients by writing and updating support plans, and signposting access to education, training, and employment, • Assisting clients with managing finances and welfare benefits, • Encouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience, and self-esteem, • Working with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the clients and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required, • Promoting safe working practices by undertaking risk assessments within legislative frameworks Skills and experiences: • You will have previous experience in a role supporting victims of domestic abuse or a background gained in a supported living environment in a project worker capacity, • Sound knowledge of housing management including voids and arrears management, • Good understanding of occupancy agreements, • The ability to react effectively under pressure, • The ability to work on your own initiative and ability to source innovative solutions to problems, • You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with good interpersonal and customer care skills, • NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is essential Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: • A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers, • Health and well-being plans, • Occupational sick pay after 12 month's service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period), • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice), • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare, • A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme Your Financial Wellbeing • Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice, • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform, • Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, • Life assurance, • Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) Your Job • 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays, • Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities, • Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network, • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month's service onwards Job Reference: 225023 We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities. Job Segment: Home Care, Healthcare, Customer Service