Unqualified Teacher

At Outcomes First Schools we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
Location: 3 Dimensions School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3AJ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £40,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you have a passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Unqualified Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in transforming the educational journey of students by delivering engaging, personalised learning that builds confidence, develops skills and celebrates success.

Working within a specialist setting, you will plan and deliver creative lessons that spark curiosity, encourage participation and support progress. You'll take the time to understand each student as an individual, adapting your approach to meet their unique needs and helping them develop both academically and personally.

As part of a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to education plans, monitor progress, support reviews and work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to ensure every student receives the very best opportunities to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons within your specialist subject area.
• Creating personalised learning experiences that inspire and motivate students.
• Monitoring progress, assessing attainment and setting meaningful targets.
• Supporting the development of individual education plans and review processes.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage participation and achievement.
• Using creative approaches and the wider learning environment to make education accessible and enjoyable.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support student outcomes.
• Contributing to curriculum development and wider school improvement initiatives.
• Promoting high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

About You

You are a passionate educator who believes that every student can succeed when given the right support, encouragement and opportunities. Whether you're looking to build a long-term career in teaching or already have experience working in education, you'll bring energy, creativity and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

You will be someone who thrives on building positive relationships, enjoys thinking creatively and remains resilient when faced with challenges. Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for learning and education.
• Experience working with students in education, youth work, training, care or a similar environment.
• The ability to engage and motivate students through creative and adaptive teaching approaches.
• A nurturing, patient and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Confidence in assessing progress and supporting individual learning goals.
• A full UK Driving Licence

Above all, you'll be someone who is driven by the opportunity to change lives through education, helping students gain the confidence, skills and qualifications they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

About Us

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

Operating across two purposefully designed sites, our primary provision at Chardleigh and secondary/post-16 provision at Hummingbird allow us to offer tailored learning environments that meet students' needs at every stage of their educational journey.

We support learners with a range of profiles, including Autism, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH, PDA, attachment difficulties and the impact of trauma. Through our trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, we help young people build confidence, resilience, independence and the skills they need for successful futures.

3 Dimensions School has a strong reputation for achieving positive outcomes for students, combining high expectations with individualised support to help young people succeed both academically and personally. Our broad curriculum, therapeutic approaches, vocational pathways and preparation for adulthood programmes ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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

At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• 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

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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.