teacher

Outcomes First Group; Cockerham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Crookhey Hall School is seeking a passionate Teacher to support pupils with SEMH, Autism and complex needs. You will foster relationships, adapt lessons to individual abilities, and help students build confidence and resilience. The role emphasizes safeguarding and collaborative teamwork within a supportive school culture.

You will join a dedicated team at Crookhey Hall School, part of Outcomes First Group, offering rewarding challenges and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience supporting SEMH and/or Autism.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviours with calm, consistent approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, meaningful lessons for varied abilities.
• Adapt teaching and resources to individual needs.
• Build trusting relationships to create a safe learning environment.
• Monitor progress and tailor future learning to needs.
• Collaborate with SLT and school team to achieve outcomes.

Skills

QTS

Experience SEMH

Autism support

Behaviour management

Engaging teaching

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Teach Differently. Build Trust. Help Young People Believe in What They Can Achieve. As Crookhey Hall School continues to grow, we're looking for a passionate and committed Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to young people with SEMH, Autism and complex needs. At Crookhey Hall, great teaching starts with relationships. You'll have the opportunity to understand what motivates each young person, adapt learning around their individual needs and create lessons that rebuild confidence and curiosity. This is a role where progress can take many forms. Alongside academic achievement, you'll help young people develop resilience, independence and a more positive relationship with education. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll have the freedom to bring creativity and personality to your teaching while making a difference you can see.

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and meaningful lessons that inspire young people to participate and achieve
• Adapt teaching, resources and activities around different abilities, needs and learning styles
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help young people feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Create practical and memorable learning experiences that develop curiosity, confidence and independence
• Support young people with SEMH, Autism and behaviours that may challenge, using calm and consistent approaches
• Monitor progress and use your understanding of individual needs to shape future learning
• Work collaboratively with the Deputy Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and wider school team to achieve positive outcomes
• Contribute to a nurturing school culture where every young person is encouraged to recognise their strengths and potential
  We’re looking for a teacher who combines strong classroom practice with empathy, creativity and resilience.

You’ll bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH and/or Autism
• Confidence supporting behaviours that may challenge and adapting your approach when necessary
• Strong classroom practice and the ability to make learning engaging and accessible
• A genuine belief that every young person can make progress with the right support
• A proactive and resilient approach, with a strong commitment to safeguarding
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a supportive school team
• A commitment to your own continued professional development
• A full UK driving licence

Experience supporting young people from challenging backgrounds and evidence of improving educational outcomes would also be beneficial.
Crookhey Hall School is a Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) School which caters for boys and girls aged 10 - 17 years of age. We provide young people with an educational experience that will not only extend their academic and vocational social skills and abilities but will also promote personal growth and help to build self-esteem. In this way it is hoped that each individual will aspire to achieve their full potential, eventually leaving school with the determination to make a positive contribution to society in the years to come. Crookhey Hall School has a 15-acre setting in countryside south of Cockerham, near Lancaster. Due to the location, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a driving licence. The aim of the site is to provide enough support to unlock each students potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We provide young people with as much freedom as possible in a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals who are passionate, reliable, and understanding. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support