How would you like to get
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paid for five days, but only work
four?
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,
where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours),
while still receiving your full-time
pay.
Many
of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are
preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So,
whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the
perfect time to join
#teamOFG.
Job
Title: Teacher
Location:
Crookhey Hall, Cockerham, LA2
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Salary:
£39,000 per annum (not pro
rata)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am –
4:00pm
Contract: Permanent |
Term Time Only
Start:
March
2026
UK applicants only. This
role does not offer
sponsorship.
As Crookhey Hall
continues to grow, we’re looking for a passionate, creative and
driven Teacher to join our exceptional team. This is a role for
someone who wants more than just a classroom — it’s for someone who
wants their work to be meaningful, memorable and genuinely
life-changing.
At Crookhey Hall, your ideas are
welcomed, your individuality is celebrated, and your impact is felt
every single day.
About the
Role
No two days are ever the same
— and that’s exactly what makes this role so rewarding. You’ll work
with pupils who have varied and complex needs, within a supportive,
forward-thinking environment where relationships, creativity and
progress truly matter.
Working closely with the
Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you
will:
* Uphold the highest professional
standards of teaching
* Contribute positively to
a committed, collaborative staff team
* Deliver
teaching aligned with the school’s ethos, values and
policies
* Champion what makes Crookhey Hall a
special place to learn and work
You
will bring learning to life
by:
* Delivering the curriculum in
creative, engaging and meaningful
ways
* Designing hands-on learning experiences
that spark curiosity
* Building confidence
through imaginative teaching
approaches
You’ll thrive here if you
want to spend less time on paperwork and more time doing what you
love: inspiring pupils and creating real, memorable moments of
learning.
What We’re Looking For —
Essential Criteria
We’re seeking a
confident, committed teacher who brings both skill and heart to the
classroom. You will have:
* Qualified
Teacher Status (QTS)
* A full UK Driving
Licence
* A strong belief in the potential of
every pupil
* High-quality classroom practice and
professional standards
* Confidence supporting
pupils with challenging behaviour
* Experience
working with pupils with SEMH and/or ASD
* A
proactive, resilient approach and strong commitment to
safeguarding
* A positive, collaborative mindset
and willingness to engage in training and
development
Desirable
* Experience
supporting young people from challenging
backgrounds
* Evidence of driving positive pupil
outcomes
Welcome to
Crookhey Hall School
Crookhey Hall
School is a specialist Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH)
school for boys and girls aged 10 to 17. Set in a 15-acre
countryside site near Lancaster, we offer a calm and structured
environment where pupils can grow in confidence, build self-esteem,
and achieve their goals.
We provide a tailored
education experience that nurtures not only academic and vocational
skills but also personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our
dedicated team helps every pupil unlock their potential and prepare
for a brighter, more independent future.
We offer
a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking
on rewarding challenges. Acorn Education is a leading UK provider
of specialist education for children and young people with special
educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are at the
forefront of creating and delivering innovative approaches that
support children and young people in our care to make meaningful
progress
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 Acorn
Education?
We place the outcomes
of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the
heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the
knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on
the lives of others.
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.
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.
We
reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high
volume of suitable
applications.
*You’ll
work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you
more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to
successful completion of probation and is not a contractual
benefit
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. xcswzye 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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