Senior Teacher - Vocational Curriculum
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £48,000 per annum dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stonegate |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300402FAJ |
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: Senior Teacher - Vocational Curriculum
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm including 1 x 5pm finish
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK Applicants Only — this role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
You will have strategic responsibility for the design, delivery and quality assurance of the vocational curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, employers and external partners, you’ll ensure our vocational pathways are practical, engaging and aligned with post-16 education, training and employment opportunities.
With a 50% teaching timetable, you’ll lead by example—delivering high-quality vocational learning while driving innovation, consistency and excellence across the school.
Vocational Curriculum Leadership
Lead the design and delivery of an innovative, inclusive vocational curriculum tailored to pupils with complex SEMH needs
Act as Quality Nominee for all vocational qualifications, ensuring internal and external quality assurance standards are met
Expand and diversify vocational pathways (e.g. Entry Level, Functional Skills, NVQs) across areas such as horticulture, catering, motor vehicle maintenance and animal care
Oversee assessment, portfolios and accreditation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage budgets, resources and specialist equipment to support high-quality vocational delivery
Partnerships & Pathways
Build strong partnerships with the Outcomes First Futures Team, local employers, colleges and community organisations
Secure meaningful work experience placements and post-16 pathways that support long-term outcomes
Teaching & Student Development
Model outstanding vocational teaching practice through engaging, practical and differentiated lessons
Use creative, therapeutic approaches to engage reluctant learners and inspire achievement
Support pupils’ independence, wellbeing, communication and self-regulation through vocational learning
Contribute to EHCPs and transition planning, ensuring pupils are prepared for adulthood
Apply expert behaviour management and de-escalation strategies in practical learning environments
Staff Leadership & Development
Line manage, mentor and coach vocational teaching and support staff
Identify training needs and lead professional development linked to vocational delivery
Contribute to the school’s wider strategic vision and improvement priorities
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant vocational teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed)
Proven experience delivering and managing vocational qualifications
Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Demonstrable success in managing budgets, resources and external partnerships
This is more than just a teaching role – it’s a chance to leave a lasting impact. You will help shape the culture, ethos, and curriculum of a school designed to empower pupils to achieve their best. Bricklehurst Manor offers a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment, where innovation is encouraged and every member of staff is valued as part of our growing team.
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
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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: Senior Teacher - Vocational Curriculum
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7EL
Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm including 1 x 5pm finish
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK Applicants Only — this role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
You will have strategic responsibility for the design, delivery and quality assurance of the vocational curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, employers and external partners, you’ll ensure our vocational pathways are practical, engaging and aligned with post-16 education, training and employment opportunities.
With a 50% teaching timetable, you’ll lead by example—delivering high-quality vocational learning while driving innovation, consistency and excellence across the school.
Vocational Curriculum Leadership
Lead the design and delivery of an innovative, inclusive vocational curriculum tailored to pupils with complex SEMH needs
Act as Quality Nominee for all vocational qualifications, ensuring internal and external quality assurance standards are met
Expand and diversify vocational pathways (e.g. Entry Level, Functional Skills, NVQs) across areas such as horticulture, catering, motor vehicle maintenance and animal care
Oversee assessment, portfolios and accreditation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Manage budgets, resources and specialist equipment to support high-quality vocational delivery
Partnerships & Pathways
Build strong partnerships with the Outcomes First Futures Team, local employers, colleges and community organisations
Secure meaningful work experience placements and post-16 pathways that support long-term outcomes
Teaching & Student Development
Model outstanding vocational teaching practice through engaging, practical and differentiated lessons
Use creative, therapeutic approaches to engage reluctant learners and inspire achievement
Support pupils’ independence, wellbeing, communication and self-regulation through vocational learning
Contribute to EHCPs and transition planning, ensuring pupils are prepared for adulthood
Apply expert behaviour management and de-escalation strategies in practical learning environments
Staff Leadership & Development
Line manage, mentor and coach vocational teaching and support staff
Identify training needs and lead professional development linked to vocational delivery
Contribute to the school’s wider strategic vision and improvement priorities
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant vocational teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed)
Proven experience delivering and managing vocational qualifications
Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Demonstrable success in managing budgets, resources and external partnerships
This is more than just a teaching role – it’s a chance to leave a lasting impact. You will help shape the culture, ethos, and curriculum of a school designed to empower pupils to achieve their best. Bricklehurst Manor offers a creative, inclusive, and supportive environment, where innovation is encouraged and every member of staff is valued as part of our growing team.
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
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