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: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our ongoing growth, Bramfield House School is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join our dedicated and inspiring team.

About the Role

Bramfield House School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Teacher to join our 'One Team' in supporting the education and care of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

In this role, you will plan, organize, and deliver a curriculum tailored to your key stage and subject area, with a focus on meeting each pupil's individual special education needs. You will work collaboratively in a trans-disciplinary team, linking academic learning with social and emotional development, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and learning programmes (short, medium, and long-term) aligned with the National Curriculum and accreditation requirements, tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Create stimulating learning environments through engaging teaching strategies, activities, displays, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to monitor and support individual and group progress in line with statutory and accreditation requirements.
• Set and monitor targets for achievement and behaviour, ensuring all pupils make meaningful progress according to their potential.

General Responsibilities

• Work proactively with pupils and staff, collaborating across a multi-disciplinary team to meet individual pupil needs.
• Deploy, supervise, and collaborate with Teaching Assistants to optimise learning outcomes, pupil progress, and behaviour.
• Participate in training and professional development to stay current with teaching methods, curriculum requirements, accreditation standards, and special educational needs.
• Coordinate planning, assessment, and progress monitoring with year-level or subject teams.
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of teaching materials, resources, and learning environments.

Qualifications Required

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

At Bramfield House, you'll become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the holistic development of each child. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today - Be part of a school where every pupil can thrive.

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 - 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 and vulnerable young adults 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 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.

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.