Teacher

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Job Title: Teacher (English)
Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: April 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 !

About the Role

As an English Teacher at Heath Farm College, you will play a key part in shaping the learning experience of our students, delivering high quality English teaching while also contributing to other areas of the curriculum as required. You will model our college values of Love, Commitment and Opportunity in everything you do, ensuring every student receives the support, challenge and guidance they need to achieve their very best.

Key Responsibilities

• Model the college values of Love, Commitment and Opportunity consistently each day.
• Deliver highly effective teaching to learners, ensuring all content is relevant, appropriately differentiated, and aligned with statutory requirements.
• Ensure all staff contributing to the English curriculum are well trained, supported and monitored.
• Act as Tutor, providing academic and pastoral support.
• Uphold and promote all college policies, protocols and procedures, including accurate daily registration.
• Teach across subjects where required, supporting the broader curriculum.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work that reflect individual needs and comply with college and statutory expectations.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, recording and reporting of all students in your sessions.
• Ensure each learner has an up to date, relevant Student Learner Profile, aligned to statutory guidance.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of progress and achievement to support effective progression planning.
• Maintain student portfolios in line with college policies and exam board requirements.
• Model the values of lifelong learning, demonstrating continuous professional growth and reflective practice.

About You

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with experience supporting pupils with SEN and complex needs
• Passionate about creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where every pupil can succeed
• Skilled at adapting teaching approaches and behaviour strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs
• Confident using assessment data and individual learning plans to track progress and support pupil achievement
• A strong communicator who can build positive partnerships with parents, colleagues and external professionals
• Resilient, reflective and committed to continuous professional development and improving outcomes for young people
• A collaborative team player who shares best practice and contributes to the wider life of the school

Above all, you believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to feel valued, supported and capable of success, and you are motivated to help make that happen every day.

About Us

We are an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education.

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision.

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.