Primary Teacher

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 .

Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Lamledge School, Shifnal TF11 8SD
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Lamledge School is growing - and we're on the lookout for a passionate, creative, and dedicated Primary Teacher who's ready to make a meaningful impact. If you're driven by the belief that every child deserves a personalised, empowering education, this could be your perfect next step.

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver a highly bespoke, therapeutic curriculum to pupils with a diverse range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), and developmental differences.

You'll shape learning experiences that go far beyond traditional teaching - crafting lessons that are engaging, nurturing, and completely tailored to each pupil's EHCP and developmental stage. From fostering emotional wellbeing to celebrating academic progress, you'll play a pivotal role in helping every child thrive.

We're seeking someone calm, resilient, and imaginative - a teacher who knows how to bring out the best in each learner and understands the power of patience, creativity, and connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality teaching to pupils aged 7+ working at EYFS to KS2 levels
• Planning engaging, individualised lessons across the core curriculum
• Tracking and evidencing pupil work, monitoring progress, and celebrating success
• Providing thoughtful marking, feedback, and support to drive development
• Managing individual timetables to ensure needs are met every day
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• Attending EHCP reviews and producing clear, detailed progress reports
• Working closely with support staff, therapists, and families to create a holistic, joined-up approach
• Taking on additional responsibilities as requested by the Head of School

Who We're Looking For:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience teaching pupils with
• Experience delivering teaching across EYFS - KS2 developmental levels
• Confident in using a range of teaching strategies to engage and inspire pupils
• Committed to promoting pupil voice, safety, and wellbeing
• Adaptable, organised, and a team player with excellent communication skills

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.

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 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.