SEN 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: SEN Teacher

Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate East Sussex, TN5 7EL

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum dependant on experience ( not pro rata )

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

At Bricklehurst Manor School, we do things differently. We're an established, specialist independent school for children with SEN and Autism - and we're looking for a creative, compassionate, and committed SEN Teacher to join our growing team.

This is your chance to teach with purpose, focus on the whole child , and leave the paperwork-heavy culture behind. Here, every lesson you deliver makes a visible difference.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher at Bricklehurst Manor, you'll do far more than deliver lessons-you'll create learning experiences that inspire confidence, build life skills, and help every pupil feel truly seen and supported.

You'll be working with pupils who have complex needs, including Autism and associated social, emotional, and communication challenges. Each child is unique, and your job is to meet them where they are-academically, emotionally, and developmentally-and guide them forward with empathy, creativity, and structure.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Planning and delivering highly personalised, engaging lessons that reflect individual EHCP targets and learning styles
• Thinking differently about education-integrating sensory, practical, outdoor, and play-based activities to boost motivation and access
• Supporting the whole child, including their communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and self-esteem
• Creating a calm, nurturing, and inclusive classroom where structure, respect, and empathy form the foundation of every interaction
• Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, and other teachers to take a holistic, joined-up approach to each pupil's development
• Celebrating progress in all its forms-not just academic, but emotional, behavioural, and social too

Who we are looking for

We're seeking someone who is not only qualified but truly passionate about SEN teaching.

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or ASC
• A strong understanding of inclusive, trauma-informed, and therapeutic practices
• A calm, flexible, and empathetic teaching style
• A genuine desire to build meaningful relationships and celebrate every pupil's progress

At Bricklehurst Manor, you'll be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team that values creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration. This isn't just a teaching job - it's a chance to help build something extraordinary from the ground up.

About the School

Bricklehurst Manor School is a brand-new, co-educational SEMH school located in Wadhurst, East Sussex, for pupils aged 11-16. The school will cater for up to 60 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated additional needs.

This is a unique opportunity to join the school at its inception, helping to shape the culture, ethos, and learning environment. With small class sizes and a strong focus on personalised support, Bricklehurst Manor School provides a nurturing, inclusive setting where every pupil can build confidence, resilience, and achieve their full potential.

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.