Primary Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Bramfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Bramfield is seeking a compassionate Primary Teacher to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role includes planning lessons, creating engaging environments, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to help each pupil succeed. Benefits include a 4-Day Working Week trial and an exceptional rewards package focused on health and wellbeing.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week trial

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Create engaging learning environments and effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain records to support individual and group progress.
• Set and monitor targets for pupil achievement and behavior.

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Bramfield House School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teacher to join our 'One Team' in supporting the education and care of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. In this role, you will plan, organise, and deliver a curriculum tailored to your key stage and subject area, with a focus on meeting each pupil's individual special education needs. You will work collaboratively in a trans‑disciplinary team, linking academic learning with social and emotional development, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and learning programmes (short, medium, and long‑term) aligned with the National Curriculum and accreditation requirements, tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Create stimulating learning environments through engaging teaching strategies, activities, displays, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to monitor and support individual and group progress in line with statutory and accreditation requirements.
• Set and monitor targets for achievement and behaviour, ensuring all pupils make meaningful progress according to their potential.

General Responsibilities

• Work proactively with pupils and staff, collaborating across a multi‑disciplinary team to meet individual pupil needs.
• Deploy, supervise, and collaborate with Teaching Assistants to optimise learning outcomes, pupil progress, and behaviour.
• Participate in training and professional development to stay current with teaching methods, curriculum requirements, accreditation standards, and special educational needs.
• Coordinate planning, assessment, and progress monitoring with year‑level or subject teams.
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of teaching materials, resources, and learning environments.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Benefits

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance – we’re proud to offer a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full‑time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing.

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

• 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
• Flexibility through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling 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.

About Bramfield House School

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7‑16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The school has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra‑curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible. The opportunity is in Halesworth, which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

About Acorn Education

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. We are proud to have been officially certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth year running. We place the outcomes of our pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to 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.