SEND Teacher

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 .

Position: SEND Teacher
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0JW
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Start Date: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEND and SEMH needs? We're growing - and we're looking for a dedicated and dynamic SEND Teacher to join our amazing team at Red Kite School in Princes Risborough.

About the Role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you will have a passion for making a lasting impact. In this role, you will support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to flourish both academically and personally.

You will plan and deliver creative, high-impact lessons while supporting the emotional wellbeing of your students. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each child receives holistic, tailored education and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across a broad curriculum that meets the academic and emotional needs of each pupil.
• Use creative, flexible teaching strategies to support students with complex learning needs, helping them access education at their level.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, using data to inform planning and interventions that raise achievement and build confidence.
• Develop trusting relationships with pupils, understanding their individual SEMH needs and helping them regulate and manage behaviour.
• Foster a safe, nurturing learning environment that promotes respect, emotional wellbeing, and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and support staff, contributing to consistent, holistic support for each student.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers and external professionals, ensuring joined-up support and progress for the child.
• Contribute to the school's ethos, improvement plans and curriculum development, sharing your ideas and taking an active role in school life.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and resilient teacher who brings energy, structure, and empathy into the classroom. You will be committed to helping students with SEND and SEMH needs succeed through a personalised, trauma-informed approach.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence - as some travel to other sites or meetings may be required.
• Experience working with children with SEND and/or SEMH needs - in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and positively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• A person-centred, trauma-informed approach to education and care.

About Us

Red Kite School is a brand-new, purpose-built independent SEN school, designed to support up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Set in the beautiful market town of Princes Risborough, it's a truly exciting time to join us as a founding member of staff and help shape a nurturing, inclusive learning environment from the ground up.

We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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 the 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, Vista, 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