SEN Teacher (Unqualified)
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £39,000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 306143FAJ |
Summary
Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!
Job Title: SEN Teacher (Unqualified)
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.45am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £39,000.00 per annum (depending on experience/qualifications, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
Whether you’re a qualified teacher or someone eager to work toward QTS, this could be the perfect next step in your teaching career.
You’ll deliver high-quality, personalised education that inspires progress, builds confidence, and empowers each learner to thrive — all in line with School and Company policies, best practice, and regulatory standards.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and teach individual pupils or small groups in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies
Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress
Contribute to and help implement school developments linked to the School Development Plan
Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in line with Company policies
Support the creation and implementation of tailored learning programmes that ensure appropriate and sustained progression
Take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher
Who We’re Looking For
You’re someone who brings passion, creativity, and enthusiasm into every lesson. You believe in every child’s potential — and you know how to bring out their very best.
You will:
Hold QTS (desirable) or be willing to work towards gaining it
Have experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, or complex needs
Communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy
Be flexible, solution-focused, and committed to personalised learning approaches
Thrive in a collaborative environment and want to play an active role in shaping our school community
Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
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.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
*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.
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Job Title: SEN Teacher (Unqualified)
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.45am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £39,000.00 per annum (depending on experience/qualifications, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
Whether you’re a qualified teacher or someone eager to work toward QTS, this could be the perfect next step in your teaching career.
You’ll deliver high-quality, personalised education that inspires progress, builds confidence, and empowers each learner to thrive — all in line with School and Company policies, best practice, and regulatory standards.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and teach individual pupils or small groups in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies
Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress
Contribute to and help implement school developments linked to the School Development Plan
Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in line with Company policies
Support the creation and implementation of tailored learning programmes that ensure appropriate and sustained progression
Take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher
Who We’re Looking For
You’re someone who brings passion, creativity, and enthusiasm into every lesson. You believe in every child’s potential — and you know how to bring out their very best.
You will:
Hold QTS (desirable) or be willing to work towards gaining it
Have experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, or complex needs
Communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy
Be flexible, solution-focused, and committed to personalised learning approaches
Thrive in a collaborative environment and want to play an active role in shaping our school community
Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making Smallbrook School an outstanding provision for our young people and their families. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and smooth transition to the next life stage.
Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
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.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
*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.
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