Outcomes First Group
Primary Teacher
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Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:
Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:
Fixed Term- till March 2027 | Term Time Only
Start:
August 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every single day?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our supportive team. This is an opportunity to teach in a nurturing environment where relationships come first, every achievement is celebrated, and your creativity can truly flourish.
You'll deliver engaging, personalised learning experiences that help every pupil build confidence, develop essential life skills and achieve their full potential. No two days are the same, but every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact.
What you will be doing
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons across the primary curriculum that meet the individual needs of every learner.
- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom where pupils feel valued, supported and motivated to succeed.
- Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress, celebrate achievements and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes.
- Promote positive behaviour through consistent, trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals to provide the very best support for every pupil.
- Contribute to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives and the wider life of the school.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, ensuring their wellbeing remains at the heart of everything you do.
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What you will bring
- QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- A genuine passion for helping children with complex needs and diverse learning styles thrive.
- A creative, flexible and adaptable approach to teaching.
- A positive, resilient and collaborative attitude.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and delivering outstanding outcomes.
- Driving licence required.
About Us
Heath Farm is an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.
Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.
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.
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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.
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.
Benefits
- 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
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