Teacher

Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week!

Position: Teacher
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA
Salary: From £39,000.00 per annum dependant on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

Wessex Lodge School is looking for a committed and skilled Teacher to join our supportive, forward-thinking team. You will deliver high-quality, inclusive education to pupils with special educational needs, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working across a collaborative team of teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff, you will plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum tailored to individual needs. You will also contribute to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment, promoting independence, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum tailored to SEN pupils
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure effective planning, delivery, and assessment
• Monitor and support pupils' academic, social, and personal development
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes engagement and achievement
• Contribute to raising standards of attainment, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing across the school
• Undertake SENCO responsibilities, ensuring effective provision and compliance for pupils with SEN
• Lead and develop the delivery of Science and PSHE curriculum areas

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs; Primary teaching experience desirable
• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
• Creative & Flexible: Adaptable and innovative to meet individual needs
• Essential: Holds a full UK driving licence

About Wessex Lodge School

Wessex Lodge School operates across three sites in Kilmington, Frome, and Maiden Bradley, offering pupils a range of academic and vocational opportunities. Our skilled, practitioner-led staff use the THRIVE approach to support each student's individual needs.
Pupils develop confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Staff bring expertise from education and practical trades, enabling engaging, real-world learning experiences. Creativity, curiosity, and personal growth are encouraged through tailored support and hands-on activities. Wessex Lodge is dedicated to helping every pupil reach their full potential in a safe and stimulating setting.

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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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.