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Job Title: Outreach Teacher (Unqualified)
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.45am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role
Inspire, Support and Transform Young Lives
Smallbrook School is an outstanding independent specialist day school in Shropshire. We support students with complex SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties through small class sizes, personalised learning and a nurturing, structured environment.
Our dedicated team works closely with families, therapists and external professionals to remove barriers to learning and help students build confidence, resilience and essential life skills.
We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Outreach Teacher to support students who require additional educational provision outside the school environment. This role is ideal for someone committed to improving engagement, attendance and learning outcomes for young people facing significant challenges.
What you will be doing
* Deliver tailored learning support in school, community or home settings
* Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons based on individual needs
* Support students experiencing attendance, behaviour or engagement difficulties
* Build strong, positive relationships with families and external agencies
* Monitor progress and maintain accurate records and reports
* Promote inclusion, participation and equal access to education
* Provide mentoring and emotional support where appropriate
* Work collaboratively with teachers, clinical staff and support teams
What you will bring
* GCSE English, GCSE Maths C or equivalent
* Teaching experience
* Experience working with SEND and SEMH needs
* Strong behaviour management skills
* Ability to engage vulnerable or hard‑to‑reach students
* Organised, empathetic and able to work independently and as part of a team
* Driving licence required
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
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. #1