– no sponsorship available
About the Role
In this combined leadership and teaching role, you will oversee the school’s Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme while leading high‑quality practice across the secondary phase. You will drive delivery of the Gatsby Benchmarks, build strong external partnerships, support colleagues to improve teaching and learning, and provide excellent pastoral care and classroom instruction. This role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on teaching to ensure all students are well‑supported, inspired, and prepared for their next steps.
Key Responsibilities
CEIAG Leadership
1. Lead the school’s careers programme and ensure compliance with the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.
2. Develop and evaluate CEIAG plans, reporting to senior leaders and governors.
3. Track student destinations and maintain accurate careers information on the school website.
Careers Delivery & Coordination
4. Teach careers, PSHE and sixth‑form guidance sessions.
5. Manage work experience for Years 10–13 and coordinate employer encounters.
6. Liaise with subject leaders to embed careers education across the curriculum.
External Links
7. Build partnerships with FE colleges, apprenticeship providers, universities and employers.
8. Manage external careers services and secure funding for careers initiatives.
Secondary Phase Leadership
9. Coach, mentor and support teachers to improve practice and raise achievement.
10. Contribute to school strategic planning and monitor teaching and learning quality.
11. Lead transition arrangements and coordinate trips and enrichment activities.
Pastoral, Behaviour & Safeguarding
12. Serve as a class tutor, delivering RE, PSHE, Skills Builder and wellbeing lessons.
13. Promote positive behaviour and identify students needing additional support.
14. Uphold safeguarding, data protection and school policies.
What you will bring:
15. A genuine belief in every child’s potential to thrive and succeed
16. A commitment to providing pupils with opportunities, choice, and positive pathways
17. Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for practical, hands-on teaching
18. A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
19. UK QTS (desirable)
20. A Full UK Driving Licence
About Us
Heath Farm School is an independent specialist day school in Charing Heath, Kent, supporting children with SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and attachment disorder.
Set in a spacious rural environment, pupils learn in small classes with personalised support and tailored therapy. Our curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Working closely with families, we empower every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.
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.
21. Life Assurance
22. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
23. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
24. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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.
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