Secondary Teacher

New Barn - River View House; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking Secondary Teachers with a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health complexities in an innovative educational environment. Benefits include a £3000 Welcome Bonus and access to various well-being programs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Health checks

Discount options locally and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at a good or outstanding level.
• Knowledge of current education practices and curriculum issues.
• Experience working with Autistic pupils.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and assessing lessons.
• Creating and implementing individual education plans.
• Maintaining engagement of students.

Skills

Teaching a variety of subjects

Building relationships with students

Creating stimulating environments

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Join us today to receive a £3000 Welcome Bonus. *£1000 paid once you start employment and £1000 after successful completion of probation and £1000 after a year in service - there has never been a better time to join us* T&Cs apply!

September Start

If you really want to make your mark at a rapidly growing school committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!

We are looking for Secondary Teachers with a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning. Teachers with experience in Secondary or Specialist settings are suitable, and you must be prepared to teach students of all ages. Experience working with Autistic pupils, willingness to teach and lead on curriculum areas, are desirable. We seek individuals who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative teaching style, motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.

Service Overview

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

The school leverages its beautiful setting, promoting outdoor education including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, Reading, and surrounding areas.

Our services provide a stable, secure, and supportive environment where pupils can develop skills and confidence to fulfill their potential.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people, leading the sector with innovative, outcome-focused approaches.

Job Summary

Duties include:

• Teaching a variety of subjects
• Planning, preparing, and assessing lessons, staying updated on curriculum developments
• Creating and implementing individual education plans, assessing attainment, and setting targets
• Building relationships with students to encourage engagement
• Creating stimulating environments outside formal classrooms

Key Skills Required:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching a range of subjects at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of current education practices and curriculum issues

Benefits

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

Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, includes:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options locally and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Our focus remains on the positive impact on pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring every day makes a difference.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for what makes you happy.