Unqualified Teacher
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £31,500.00 per annum depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | S41 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 298877FAJ |
Summary
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 #teamOFG.
Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Bluebank School is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and motivated Unqualified Teacher to join our supportive team.
About the Role
As an Unqualified Teacher, you will deliver teaching and learning in line with your subject expertise, supporting students through individual, small group, and class-based lessons. You’ll be responsible for planning, assessing, and evaluating student progress, while contributing to the development of personalised learning programmes and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Your work will directly impact students’ confidence, engagement, and academic outcomes, helping them thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver curriculum teaching aligned to your qualifications, ensuring engaging and effective lessons
Plan, prepare, and assess lessons as part of personalised education programmes
Teach individuals, small groups, and classes, adapting to learners’ needs
Develop and maintain schemes of work for your subject areas
Track, assess, and report on student progress, setting achievable targets
Prepare and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and annual reviews
Use the wider school environment to deliver creative learning opportunities
Build positive, motivating relationships with students to encourage engagement
Collaborate with colleagues, local authorities, and external professionals, particularly for students with EHCPs
Maintain accurate records and reports on student progress and outcomes
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development initiatives
Professional Development & Practice
Engage in ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities
Reflect on and evaluate your own teaching practice to improve outcomes
Apply specialist knowledge and skills to continuously enhance learning experiences
Maintain high professional standards in conduct, organisation, and lesson delivery
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
Passionate about starting or growing a career in teaching
Motivated to develop specialist expertise and continuously improve their practice
Committed to making a meaningful difference in the educational journeys of young people
Excited to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with hands-on experience and mentoring
Open to professional development and guidance to build a strong foundation for a future in education
About us
Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
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 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, which 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
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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 #teamOFG.
Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Salary: Up to £31,500.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Bluebank School is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and motivated Unqualified Teacher to join our supportive team.
About the Role
As an Unqualified Teacher, you will deliver teaching and learning in line with your subject expertise, supporting students through individual, small group, and class-based lessons. You’ll be responsible for planning, assessing, and evaluating student progress, while contributing to the development of personalised learning programmes and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Your work will directly impact students’ confidence, engagement, and academic outcomes, helping them thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver curriculum teaching aligned to your qualifications, ensuring engaging and effective lessons
Plan, prepare, and assess lessons as part of personalised education programmes
Teach individuals, small groups, and classes, adapting to learners’ needs
Develop and maintain schemes of work for your subject areas
Track, assess, and report on student progress, setting achievable targets
Prepare and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and annual reviews
Use the wider school environment to deliver creative learning opportunities
Build positive, motivating relationships with students to encourage engagement
Collaborate with colleagues, local authorities, and external professionals, particularly for students with EHCPs
Maintain accurate records and reports on student progress and outcomes
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development initiatives
Professional Development & Practice
Engage in ongoing training, supervision, and development opportunities
Reflect on and evaluate your own teaching practice to improve outcomes
Apply specialist knowledge and skills to continuously enhance learning experiences
Maintain high professional standards in conduct, organisation, and lesson delivery
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
Passionate about starting or growing a career in teaching
Motivated to develop specialist expertise and continuously improve their practice
Committed to making a meaningful difference in the educational journeys of young people
Excited to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with hands-on experience and mentoring
Open to professional development and guidance to build a strong foundation for a future in education
About us
Bluebank School is a brand-new Acorn Education provision set to open in January 2026 in Whittington Moor, Derbyshire. The co-educational school will cater for up to 60 pupils aged 11 to 16, offering specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.
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 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, which 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
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