Unqualified Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher to join their team at a new school in Derbyshire. This role offers a unique 4-Day Working Week to improve work/life balance while delivering engaging lessons to students with diverse needs. Ideal candidates should be passionate about teaching and committed to the education of young people. The position includes a supportive environment and numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Passionate about starting or growing a career in teaching.
• Motivated to develop specialist expertise.
• Committed to making a difference in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons based on curriculum.
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons as part of education programmes.
• Track and report on student progress.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Subject Expertise

Job description

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

Full 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.

Bluebank School is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and motivated Unqualified Teacher to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching skills while delivering engaging, creative, and high‑quality learning experiences for students with diverse needs. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment, contributing to personalised education programmes and helping students reach their full potential.

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 your 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.

Why join Acorn Education?

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

And a 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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.