PE Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Outcomes First Group as a PE Teacher at Heath Farm School, where you'll deliver innovative PE teaching and support students' well-being. Be part of a team that values every child's potential, while experiencing the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week offering greater work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform with discounts

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent is essential.
• Strong belief that every child can achieve their potential.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and innovative teaching in the PE curriculum.
• Carry out duties outlined in school policies.
• Tutor group responsibilities and teaching SMSC, PSHE, and Skills Builder.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, which means you could be working one day less per week (or equivalent).

If the trial is successful, we'll implement the 4DWW across the Group, making this an exciting time to join us!

Job Title: PE Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to GBP45,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro-rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher of PE to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

You will deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching and learning within the PE curriculum. You will aim to produce outstanding/good teaching at all times to ensure all learners succeed. You will also have tutor group responsibilities and teach SMSC, PSHE, and Skills Builder with this group. Under the direction of the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as outlined in current school policies.

You will teach in accordance with the school's ethos, organization, and policies as a fully committed member of the teaching team, following the specific duties and standards outlined below.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
• A strong belief that every child can achieve and reach their potential
• The conviction that all children deserve a life of choice and opportunity
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of all children

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school providing a stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress and enjoy success. From nurturing primary pupils to the relaxed environment of our specialist College Provision, we encourage all students to reach high standards.

Our pupils have diverse needs, including social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues. Despite this, they achieve extraordinary outcomes and happiness at school.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and part of Outcomes First Group, leading the sector with innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

We offer an exceptional reward package, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' - access to mental health support and health checks

Additional benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, include:

• A range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Most importantly, your role will positively impact the lives of our pupils, aligning with our commitment to their outcomes.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

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

You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.