Unqualified Teacher (Wadeford, Chard)

Outcomes First Group; Scarisbrick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Benefits Platform Vista

Health benefits

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified Teacher for 3 Dimensions School, a specialist independent school for learners aged 7-25 with diverse needs.

You will design and deliver creative lessons, adapt teaching to individual needs, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to support student outcomes and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for learning.
• Experience working with students in education, youth work, or similar environments.
• Ability to engage and motivate students through creative teaching approaches.
• Nurturing, patient, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Team player who can collaborate with colleagues.
• Confident in assessing progress and supporting individual learning goals.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons within your specialist subject area.
• Create personalized learning experiences that inspire and motivate students.
• Monitor progress, assess attainment, and set meaningful targets.
• Support the development of individual education plans and review processes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage participation and achievement.
• Utilize creative approaches to make education accessible and enjoyable.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support student outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Student engagement

Creative teaching

Nurturing attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assess progress

Driving licence

Job description

About the Role

About the RoleAre you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team as an Unqualified Teacher! This is a rewarding opportunity to transform the educational journey of students by delivering engaging, personalized learning experiences that build confidence, develop skills, and celebrate success.

In this specialist setting, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative lessons that spark curiosity and encourage participation.
• Understand each student as an individual, adapting your approach to meet their unique needs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every student receives the best opportunities to succeed.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons within your specialist subject area.
• Create personalized learning experiences that inspire and motivate students.
• Monitor progress, assess attainment, and set meaningful targets.
• Support the development of individual education plans and review processes.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage participation and achievement.
• Utilize creative approaches to make education accessible and enjoyable.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support student outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times.

About You

You are a passionate educator who believes that every student can succeed with the right support and encouragement. Whether you're starting your teaching career or have experience in education, your energy and creativity will make a difference.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for learning.
• Has experience working with students in education, youth work, or similar environments.
• Can engage and motivate students through creative teaching approaches.
• Exhibits a nurturing, patient, and positive attitude.
• Possesses strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Is confident in assessing progress and supporting individual learning goals.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

3 Dimensions School is a specialist independent school for children and young people aged 7-25 with complex learning, communication, social, emotional, and mental health needs. As part of Outcomes First Schools, we provide a nurturing, inclusive, and highly personalized education that enables every learner to thrive.

Our tailored learning environments support students with a range of profiles, including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. Through our trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, and independence.

We are proud to be a school where relationships come first, strengths are recognized, and every young person is supported to achieve their own version of success.

Why Join Us?

At Outcomes First Schools, we place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. Every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.

Benefits Include:

• 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

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.