Teacher

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

Deliver high-quality teaching and make effective use of resources to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils, in collaboration with the Headteacher.
Teach across a range of subjects to support the delivery of our secondary curriculum, with flexibility to work beyond the main teaching areas when required.
Undertake additional responsibilities as agreed with the Headteacher to ensure effective curriculum delivery.
Contribute to promoting the learning, personal development, and well-being of all students.
General Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.
Adhere to professional standards, statutory requirements, and school policies.
Support the day-to-day administration and organisation of the school.
Take responsibility for specific areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management and school improvement processes.
Undertake additional duties as necessary.
Qualifications required

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
About us

Our New Acorn School – Avonside School in Bristol will have capacity for 72 pupils and is due to open August 2025. The school will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

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. Read more