Senior Teacher - Academic Curriculum

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 .

Role: Senior Teacher - Academic Curriculum

Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, TN5 7EL

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (including one 5 pm finish)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a passionate and visionary Curriculum Lead - Academic to join the senior leadership team at Bricklehurst Manor School, a brand-new specialist provision dedicated to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an inclusive, differentiated, and aspirational academic curriculum specifically designed to meet the unique needs of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that the curriculum not only fosters academic achievement but also promotes emotional resilience, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

With a 50% teaching commitment, you will lead by example, delivering outstanding, trauma-informed teaching that adapts to the complex needs of SEMH pupils. Your role will also involve mentoring and coaching teaching staff to embed best practices across the curriculum, creating a cohesive and supportive learning environment. Through the effective use of data, you will monitor student progress, identify barriers to learning, and drive targeted interventions to ensure every student reaches their full potential within a nurturing and therapeutic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of a curriculum that is accessible, engaging, and challenging for students with SEMH needs, ensuring alignment with national standards and best practice.
• Oversee and implement robust assessment and quality assurance systems that accurately track student progress, inform teaching strategies, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Model and promote adaptive, trauma-informed teaching approaches that effectively address challenging behaviour and create a safe, supportive classroom climate.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities for subject leaders and teaching staff to strengthen curriculum delivery and teaching quality.
• Manage and allocate curriculum resources efficiently to support teaching and learning priorities.
• Champion the raising of literacy and numeracy standards across all subjects through innovative strategies and collaborative initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and pastoral staff, to integrate academic and emotional support plans for holistic student development.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong track record of outstanding teaching in SEMH or related specialist education settings.
• Experience or clear readiness to take on a leadership role with responsibility for curriculum design, implementation, and staff mentoring.
• In-depth knowledge of SEMH needs and a committed understanding of trauma-informed, relational, and inclusive approaches to teaching and behaviour management.
• Demonstrable ability to lead, inspire, and support colleagues while fostering a collaborative and positive culture.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, and the capacity to respond proactively to challenges.
• A passion for delivering high-quality education and a commitment to continuous professional development.

About the School

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new school that will cater for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs ages 11-16. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants involvement in the set up and development of a brand-new school setting and is inspired to support within special educational needs settings.

This school is based in Stonegate, East Sussex.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

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 new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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