Teacher

Get Paid for Five Days but Only Work Four!

Position: Teacher
Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That's why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)-work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now's the perfect time to join and put your wellbeing first.

About the Role

As a Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the Head and wider leadership team, you will help secure excellent teaching, effective use of resources and consistently high standards of learning and achievement across the college.

This role is primarily for an English teacher but you will be required to cover other subjects when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with SEN, ensuring strong progress and positive outcomes
• Teach a range of subjects as required to support effective delivery of the curriculum
• Work in partnership with the Head to take on additional areas of responsibility that support curriculum delivery and college priorities
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of SEN provision within the college
• Support inclusive practice by working closely with families, external agencies and partners
• Develop and apply effective teaching approaches, behaviour strategies, classroom practices and resources for pupils with complex needs and diagnoses

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs, within a supportive team committed to high standards, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs
• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
• Creative & Flexible: You'll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

About Heath Farm College

Heath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that support children and young people in our care to make meaningful progress

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 Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance & Pension scheme
• Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support
• 4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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

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.