How would you like to get 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: SEN Unqualified Teacher
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Salary: £29,400.00 to £36,750.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:45am – 4:15pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Smallbrook School is growing — and we’re excited to offer a standout opportunity for an inspiring, compassionate and dedicated SEN Unqualified Teacher to join our close-knit team.
Here, every day is meaningful. You’ll be part of a supportive, energetic environment where your creativity, care and commitment help transform the lives of young people with special educational needs.
About the Role
Whether you’re a qualified teacher or someone eager to work toward QTS, this could be the perfect next step in your teaching career.
You’ll deliver high-quality, personalised education that inspires progress, builds confidence, and empowers each learner to thrive — all in line with School and Company policies, best practice, and regulatory standards.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities
* Plan, deliver, and teach individual pupils or small groups in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies
* Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress
* Contribute to and help implement school developments linked to the School Development Plan
* Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in line with Company policies
* Support the creation and implementation of tailored learning programmes that ensure appropriate and sustained progression
* Take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher
* Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans, and other pupil-specific plans in collaboration with staff
* Organise the classroom environment, resources, groupings, and displays to create a stimulating and inclusive learning setting
* Plan adequately for pupil safety, applying risk assessments for on-site and off-site activities
Who We’re Looking For
You’re someone who brings passion, creativity, and enthusiasm into every lesson. You believe in every child’s potential — and you know how to bring out their very best.
You will:
* Hold QTS (desirable) or be willing to work towards gaining it
* Have experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, or complex needs
* Communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy
* Be flexible, solution-focused, and committed to personalised learning approaches
* Thrive in a collaborative environment and want to play an active role in shaping our school community
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.
We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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?
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.
* One Moment In Time
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. 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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