Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor

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 taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

Are you interested in being part of an innovative and dynamic work setting with a great work-life balance?

Do you possess a strong passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential?

If so, then look no further. This is an opportunity for you to witness the tangible impact of your teaching!

Job Title: SEN Teacher/Instructor

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, including 1 x 5 pm finish

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: September 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are excited to be recruiting for an SEN Teacher/Instructor to join our New Acorn Education School - Bricklehurst Manor School in Stonegate, East Sussex.

About the role

To further enhance and develop the curriculum to meet the needs of all students, giving them the most relevant skills and knowledge to succeed. To secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

Some of the duties of the role:

• To plan, deliver, and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School's Curriculum framework and related policies.
• To monitor, record, and report on student progress.
• To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of the students.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.
• To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher.
• To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings, and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students.
• Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling students to develop from needing external control to developing self-control.

About us

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new school that will cater for 60 pupils aged 11-16 years old with SEMH and associated needs. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants involvement in the setup and development of a new school setting and is inspired to support within SEN environments.

This school is based in Stonegate, East Sussex.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

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

We are proud to be recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year in 2024.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll receive an exceptional reward package including:

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

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

• 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 fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS.

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

Work Schedule: You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. This 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.