SEMH 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 .

Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rota: Monday - Friday: 08:15 - 15:45
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

We're looking for an inspiring, resilient and passionate SEMH Teacher to join the dedicated team at Bramfield House School. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist setting where your creativity, compassion and expertise will genuinely change lives.

Our pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and need more than just a teacher-they need someone who believes in them, champions their strengths and helps them overcome barriers to learning. If you're driven to support children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally, this role is for you.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education as part of our strong "One Team" ethos. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across education, care and therapy, ensuring a consistent and joined-up approach to every child's learning and development.

You'll plan and deliver engaging, well-differentiated lessons aligned to the relevant key stage and accreditation pathways, always tailored to meet individual needs. By working in a trans-disciplinary way, you'll seamlessly integrate academic learning with emotional regulation, behaviour support and social development-helping pupils re-engage with education and rediscover their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute fully to the One Team approach, delivering consistent, high-quality education and care for pupils with SEMH needs
• Plan, prepare and deliver a differentiated curriculum aligned to key stage and subject areas
• Integrate academic learning with social, emotional and behavioural development in line with individual learning plans
• Proactively remove barriers to learning, enabling all pupils to participate and succeed
• Deliver short-, medium- and long-term learning programmes that meet accreditation requirements and individual SEN profiles
• Create stimulating, purposeful learning environments that encourage curiosity, engagement and achievement
• Use creative teaching strategies, high-quality resources and meaningful displays to promote active learning
• Ensure all pupils make strong progress in line with their abilities, needs and potential

What We're Looking For:

• We're seeking someone who is:
• A creative, reflective and nurturing practitioner with a pupil-centred approach
• Confident, resilient and calm in supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Ready to lead, innovate and make a genuine, long-term impact

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 - 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

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 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.