SEN Humanities Instructor
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,375 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 314499FAJ |
Summary
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Job Title: SEN Humanities Instructor
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary: £26,375 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about bringing History, Geography and the wider Humanities to life for young people? Do you thrive in small-group settings where you can truly connect with learners and help them grow? If you’re creative, patient and committed to making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a dedicated Humanities Instructor to join our supportive, multi‑professional team. Our school provides personalised education for students who benefit from a nurturing, structured environment and tailored learning experiences. This is a role where your enthusiasm and adaptability will have a real impact every day.
What you'll do
Delivering high‑quality lessons to individuals and small groups in Humanities subjects, following our curriculum framework.
Supporting nurture‑based programmes that help students develop confidence, resilience and emotional understanding.
Monitoring and recording student progress, ensuring each learner is supported to move forward at an appropriate pace.
Creating a positive, stimulating classroom environment with purposeful displays and well‑organised resources.
Contributing to the development of personalised learning plans, behaviour plans and individual education pathways.
Assisting with subject development across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher.
Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Instructors and care staff to ensure a consistent, joined‑up approach.
Supporting students with challenging behaviour using empathy, structure and clear boundaries.
Ensuring student safety and wellbeing at all times, both on and off site, in line with safeguarding and risk assessment procedures.
What you will bring
Passionate about Humanities and enthusiastic about sharing that passion with young people.
Experienced in delivering learning in a school, alternative provision or youth‑focused setting.
Skilled at building positive relationships and motivating students who may have barriers to learning.
Creative, adaptable and confident in tailoring activities to individual needs.
Calm, resilient and able to support students with challenging behaviour.
A strong communicator who works well as part of a multi‑professional team.
Organised, reflective and committed to ongoing development.
About Us
Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future.
At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we serve.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 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
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 Humanities Instructor
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary: £26,375 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about bringing History, Geography and the wider Humanities to life for young people? Do you thrive in small-group settings where you can truly connect with learners and help them grow? If you’re creative, patient and committed to making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a dedicated Humanities Instructor to join our supportive, multi‑professional team. Our school provides personalised education for students who benefit from a nurturing, structured environment and tailored learning experiences. This is a role where your enthusiasm and adaptability will have a real impact every day.
What you'll do
Delivering high‑quality lessons to individuals and small groups in Humanities subjects, following our curriculum framework.
Supporting nurture‑based programmes that help students develop confidence, resilience and emotional understanding.
Monitoring and recording student progress, ensuring each learner is supported to move forward at an appropriate pace.
Creating a positive, stimulating classroom environment with purposeful displays and well‑organised resources.
Contributing to the development of personalised learning plans, behaviour plans and individual education pathways.
Assisting with subject development across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher.
Working closely with Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Instructors and care staff to ensure a consistent, joined‑up approach.
Supporting students with challenging behaviour using empathy, structure and clear boundaries.
Ensuring student safety and wellbeing at all times, both on and off site, in line with safeguarding and risk assessment procedures.
What you will bring
Passionate about Humanities and enthusiastic about sharing that passion with young people.
Experienced in delivering learning in a school, alternative provision or youth‑focused setting.
Skilled at building positive relationships and motivating students who may have barriers to learning.
Creative, adaptable and confident in tailoring activities to individual needs.
Calm, resilient and able to support students with challenging behaviour.
A strong communicator who works well as part of a multi‑professional team.
Organised, reflective and committed to ongoing development.
About Us
Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future.
At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we serve.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 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
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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