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: Class Teacher - Nurture, Communication, and Interaction Provision

Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal TF11 8SD

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Class Teacher to lead a class within our Secondary Nurture and Communication and Interaction Provision at Lamledge School.

About the Role

You will be responsible for designing and delivering flexible, personalised education programmes that meet the individual needs of students in Key Stages 3 and 4, many of whom present with a wide range of needs including:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Communication and Interaction (C&I)

Sensory and Physical (S&P) challenges

Cognition and Learning (C&L) difficulties

Complex behavioural needs

Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and wider leadership team, you will help ensure high standards of teaching, care, and progress across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Teach within the school’s Nurture and Communication and Interaction base, in line with the school’s development plan

Deliver creative, inclusive, and high-impact teaching for a mixed-ability KS3/KS4 class, utilising both classroom and wider school environments

Plan and coordinate schemes of work within your area of expertise, aligning with national curriculum developments and individual EHCP targets

Lead by example, demonstrating outstanding teaching practice and supporting the development of colleagues

Ensure pupil progress, engagement, safety, and wellbeing are at the centre of all teaching

Support whole-school initiatives and actively contribute to the wider life of the school

Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals to support holistic development

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a committed, creative, and empathetic professional with a strong understanding of both educational and developmental needs. You will have:

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching pupils working across EYFS to KS2 developmental levels, ideally within a secondary setting

A thorough understanding of primary curriculum frameworks and strategies for supporting children with additional needs

Proven ability to engage, inspire, and differentiate for pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs

A commitment to promoting pupil voice, wellbeing, and safeguarding at all times

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and proactive attitude

About Us

Lamledge School provides specialist education to pupils with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. We are within a commutable distance of Telford, Dudley, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Stone, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding towns. We are looking to expand our staff team and we hope that we can find the perfect person to join the Lamledge team.

We are a small school on the outskirts of Shifnal with stunning grounds and rolling countryside surrounding us. Our staff are dedicated to delivering education in a therapeutic and trauma informed way.

Acorn Education is the UK’s 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.

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 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. 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. 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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