At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first.
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Thats why were 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. Job Title: Pre-Formal Primary Teacher
Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent TN27 0AX
Salary: Up to 42,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract:Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until August 2026), Term Time only
Start Date: January 2026
Are you a creative, compassionate teacher with a passion for unlocking potential? At Heath Farm School, were searching for an inspiring Pre-Formal Primary Teacher who believes that learning should be joyful, engaging, and inclusive for every child, whatever their challenges.
As a Pre-Formal Primary Teacher, youll bring learning to life for pupils with complex needs, helping them to grow in confidence, communication, and independence. Working alongside a talented multi-disciplinary team, youll ensure every pupil is seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Design and deliver creative, individualised lessons that spark engagement and joy
Support each pupils academic, social, and emotional development
Foster a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and confident
Contribute to innovative teaching strategies and exciting whole-school initiatives
Were looking for a teacher who brings patience, imagination, and resilience to every day someone who finds joy in every breakthrough and believes that success looks different for every child.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
A passion for supporting pupils with complex needs and diverse learning styles
Creativity, compassion, and confidence in adapting your teaching approach
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 is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
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 youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to 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 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 thats right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s 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.
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.