Primary Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join their dynamic team at a supportive school. This role involves delivering tailored educational programs for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health complexities. You will be responsible for teaching a range of subjects, preparing lesson plans, and creating a stimulating learning environment. With a commitment to fostering a love for outdoor learning and providing a stable, nurturing atmosphere, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join a team that values your health and wellbeing, offering competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status and experience in teaching a variety of subjects.
• Knowledge of current educational practices and curriculum developments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging educational content tailored to individual pupils.
• Prepare and assess teaching sessions while maintaining curriculum awareness.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience teaching Primary Level

Knowledge of current education issues

Experience in SEN settings

Job description

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Job Title: Primary Teacher

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm including 1x 5pm finish

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to growth in our service, we are recruiting for a Primary Teacher to join our wonderful team at New Barn School located in Newbury!

**Join us today to receive a £1,000 Welcome Bonus (£500 after one month and £500 after successful completion of probation).

Job Summary and Duties

Working as a Primary Teacher for New Barn School, you will deliver fun educational based learning tailored to each of our pupils to ensure they achieve positive results.

The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will lead teaching and coordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. A practical, hands-on approach to teaching is essential, along with a willingness to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Duties will include:

• Teaching a varied range of subjects
• Preparing, planning, and assessing teaching sessions while maintaining awareness of curriculum developments
• Writing and implementing individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, and setting challenging yet achievable targets
• Building relationships with all young people to encourage their interest and participation in education
• Creating a stimulating and purposeful environment outside formal classroom settings to promote teaching and learning

Key Skills Required:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching a range of subjects at Primary Level, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of current education issues related to practice, process, and curriculum
• Experience working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour (SEMH/EBD)

About the School

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum to boys and girls aged 6–19 years with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health complexities.

The school utilizes its beautiful setting to foster a love for outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, Reading, and surrounding areas.

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

Our services provide a stable, secure, and supportive environment for pupils and young people to develop skills and confidence to reach their potential.

Part of Acorn Education, we offer numerous career development opportunities. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative, measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, so we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• A wide 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 and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. 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.

**Welcome Bonus is paid according to the terms, provided you remain employed with us at the time of payment. T&C's apply if you leave within the first 12 months.