Learning and Development Trainer

Acorn Care and Education; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Learning & Development Trainer to deliver training solutions across the UK. This role involves engaging diverse audiences, developing training materials, and maintaining strong professional relationships. A CIPD qualification or equivalent is required, along with a willingness to travel for training delivery. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of children by providing personalized learning. Excellent benefits and a progressive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training to diverse audiences in various settings.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of different learning styles and how to implement them.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training both virtually and face-to-face.
• Maintain strong relationships with colleagues and service leads.
• Develop and improve training materials in collaboration with the L&D team.

Skills

Experience delivering training

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to embed different learning styles

Proven ability to build professional relationships

Strong communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification or Award in Education and Training (Level 3)

Job description

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. We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.

Job Details

Job Title: Learning & Development Trainer

Location: Home-based with travel across Reading, Crawley, Guildford, and Basingstoke

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5 (hybrid/flexible working)

Salary: £30,000 + £3,000 car allowance.

About Us

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research‑led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world‑class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity. And our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.

The Role

As a Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and development solutions across our regional services, both virtually and face-to-face. You will share specialist knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and ensure that training makes a real difference to staff performance and outcomes for the children and young people we support.

This role requires travel across to one of our key locations: Reading, Crawley, Guildford, and Basingstoke, so a willingness to travel is essential.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training to diverse audiences using adult learning principles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional service leads and colleagues.
• Work with the L&D Content team to develop and improve training materials.
• Track attendance and complete training administration accurately using the LMS.
• Share your expertise to improve training programmes and outcomes.
• Support L&D projects and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Lead, manage, or participate in performance review processes as required.
• Work in line with company policies, Health & Safety standards, and safeguarding regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience delivering training to diverse audiences (as a trainer, facilitator, teacher, or similar).
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of different learning styles and ability to embed these in training delivery.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships and exceed customer expectations.
• CIPD qualification or Award in Education and Training (minimum Level 3) or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel for face-to-face training delivery.

Desirable

• First Aid Instructor qualification.
• Experience in education or school-based settings.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and ISI standards/regulations.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle (or alternative travel arrangements).

Why Join Outcomes First Group?

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care. We operate across England, Scotland, and Wales and are renowned for achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate and support.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.

We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave, fertility treatment support
• Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, lets you tailor your benefits, including:
  • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.