Unqualified Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking an Unqualified Teacher at Bluebank School, set to open in January 2026 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This role offers a 4-Day Working Week while providing full-time pay, along with opportunities for personal and professional development. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons and planning individualized education programs for students with complex needs. Join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact on young people’s lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support services

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• No teaching qualifications required, but a passion for teaching is essential.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum teaching aligned to your qualifications.
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons as part of personalized education programs.
• Track, assess, and report on student progress.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Motivation to improve

Ability to build relationships

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of 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. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Salary: Up to £31 500.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will deliver teaching and learning in line with your subject expertise, supporting students through individual, small group, and class-based lessons. You’ll be responsible for planning, assessing, and evaluating student progress, while contributing to the development of personalised learning programmes and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Your work will directly impact students’ confidence, engagement, and academic outcomes, helping them thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum teaching aligned to your qualifications, ensuring engaging and effective lessons
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons as part of personalised education programmes
• Teach individuals, small groups, and classes, adapting to learners’ needs
• Develop and maintain schemes of work for your subject areas
• Track, assess, and report on student progress, setting achievable targets
• Prepare and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and annual reviews
• Use the wider school environment to deliver creative learning opportunities
• Build positive, motivating relationships with students to encourage engagement
• Collaborate with colleagues, local authorities, and external professionals, particularly for students with EHCPs
• Maintain accurate records and reports on student progress and outcomes
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development initiatives

Professional Development & Practice

• Engage in ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities
• Reflect on and evaluate your own teaching practice to improve outcomes
• Apply specialist knowledge and skills to continuously enhance learning experiences
• Maintain high professional standards in conduct, organisation, and lesson delivery

Who We’re Looking For

• Passionate about starting or growing a career in teaching
• Motivated to develop specialist expertise and continuously improve their practice
• Committed to making a meaningful difference in the educational journeys of young people
• Excited to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with hands‑on experience and mentoring
• Open to professional development and guidance to build a strong foundation for a future in education

About Us

Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. 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.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that 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.

Benefits

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

• 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
• Market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, which enables 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. *You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.