Bespoke Unqualified Teacher

Hillingdon Manor School; Maiden Bradley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an Unqualified Teacher for our Bespoke program at Newmead Farm, Maiden Bradley. The role focuses on education, pastoral support and real-world preparation for adulthood, with 1:1 student support offsite within the local community, workplaces and colleges.

You will help students access meaningful learning, gain qualifications and develop confidence, independence and employability skills for success beyond school. Start October 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Full manual driving licence required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and support learning activities within the community.
• Support students undertaking vocational, functional skills and employability qualifications.
• Help young people develop workplace behaviours, communication skills, independence and confidence.
• Support work experience, community placements and transition programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes, behaviour support plans and individual learning targets.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to student reviews and progress monitoring.
• Support student wellbeing, safeguarding and health and safety at all times.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

GCSEs or equivalent English & Maths

Job description

Enter your postcode, then select the range below

• Range

Bespoke Unqualified Teacher

Newmead Farm

• Fixed Term

Salary: From £26,000.00 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Newmead Farm (part of Essex Lodge School), Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire BA12 7HJ
Hours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: From £26,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term (One Year with possibility to extend) | Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join our specialist SEMH provision. This role combines education, pastoral support and real-world preparation for adulthood. You will help young people access meaningful learning, gain relevant qualifications and develop the confidence, independence and employability skills required for success beyond school.

A key aspect of the role is supporting students 1:1 primarily offsite, but within the local community, workplaces, colleges and training environments. You will help students engage in work-related learning, community projects, volunteering opportunities and accredited qualifications that prepare them for employment, further education and independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and support learning activities within the community.
• Support students undertaking vocational, functional skills and employability qualifications.
• Help young people develop workplace behaviours, communication skills, independence and confidence.
• Support work experience, community placements and transition programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Contribute to EHCP outcomes, behaviour support plans and individual learning targets.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to student reviews and progress monitoring.
• Support student wellbeing, safeguarding and health and safety at all times.
• Drive school vehicles/minibuses and support student transport where required.
• Support successful transitions into school, college, employment, and adult services.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential. You will be confident building positive relationships, working independently on a 1:1 basis, and helping students develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.

You will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• A full manual driving licence.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with students.
• A commitment to safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.

Ideally, you will also have experience in education, youth work, mentoring, care, employability or community-based support, along with SEN experience and relevant teaching, childcare, vocational or HLTA qualifications.

About Us

Learning at Wessex Lodge goes far beyond the classroom. Our outdoor spaces across all three sites offer meaningful opportunities for students to regulate, connect and engage. These environments, whether it be out in the the community or time with animals, are key to helping our children feel calm, confident and curious.

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 students 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 students 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
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

Salary: From £23,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

With amazing teams working across our family of brands – Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools– we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.

Meeting the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps.

Supporting autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.

At Momenta Connect we support young people to overcome barriers and engage with education.

We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.