KS1 Primary Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Princes Risborough is seeking a passionate KS1 Primary Teacher to join their team at Red Kite School. This role focuses on delivering creative learning experiences for children with varied needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS, be innovative in teaching, and committed to pupil wellbeing. The position offers competitive benefits and a chance to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible benefits package

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified with QTS and educated to degree level.
• Experienced or keen to work in SEN/ASC settings.
• Calm, resilient, and flexible in response to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the KS1 curriculum, adapting lessons for individual needs.
• Support pupils with additional needs to overcome learning barriers.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Creative teaching approach

SEN/ASC experience

Strong relationship building

Education

Degree in Education

Job description

Overview

Position: KS1 Primary Teacher
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am-4pm

Start Date: October 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth in service, we are excited to be looking for a KS1 Primary Teacher to join our amazing team at Red Kite School in Princes Risborough.

About the Role

Are you looking for a teaching role that allows you to focus less on paperwork and more on what really matters—engaging, creative learning experiences for children with varied and complex needs?

We are seeking a passionate Primary Teacher (KS1) to join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist environment where pupil voice, wellbeing, and personal development are central to everything we do.

You’ll be joining a school that values collaboration, innovation, and care—a place where safeguarding is embedded in the culture, and pupils are actively involved in their learning journey.

As a Primary Teacher for Key Stage 1, you will:

• Teach a range of subjects across the KS1 curriculum, adapting content to meet individual needs
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons that promote progress and independence
• Support pupils with a wide variety of additional needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Take the lead on a curriculum area across the school (subject to discussion at interview)
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and leaders to ensure consistent, pupil-centred support

Who We're Looking For

We welcome candidates who are:

• Qualified with QTS and educated to degree level
• Experienced or keen to work in SEN/ASC settings (experience desirable but not essential)
• Innovative, engaging, and creative in their teaching approach
• Calm, resilient, and able to respond flexibly to challenges
• Committed to promoting pupil voice, safety, and wellbeing at all times
• Motivated to empower vulnerable young people to thrive and find their place in the world.

About Us

Red Kite School is a brand-new, purpose-built independent SEN school, designed to support up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Set in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, it’s a truly exciting time to join us as a founding member of staff and help shape a nurturing, inclusive learning environment from the ground up.

We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• 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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

All applicants should note: 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

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