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Position: SEND Class Teacher (Primary Trained)
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH
Salary: From £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: April 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

Fieldstone School is an independent therapeutic day school for pupils aged 5-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils benefit from supportive, personalised learning designed to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role focuses on our younger pupils at the Newton Abbot site. As a SEND Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons, using our relational and therapeutic approach to recognise behaviour as communication and promote positive growth.

You will join a dynamic and supportive team where your creativity, resilience, and dedication will directly impact pupils' development. This is a rewarding opportunity with scope for career progression and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching tailored to pupils with SEMH and complex needs
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development using therapeutic, relational approaches
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to planning, reports, and reviews
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and independence

About You

You are a passionate, adaptable, and experienced teacher who will inspire and support pupils' learning and development. You will have:

• Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs
• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: Clear communicator who thrives in a supportive team environment
• Creative & Flexible: Able to adapt, innovate, and personalise learning to meet individual needs
• Patient & Empathetic: Calm, understanding, and able to manage challenging situations
• Proactive & Reflective: Eager to learn, develop, and implement strategies to support pupils' growth
• Engaging & Inspirational: Motivated to spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning
• Organised & Reliable: Able to manage workload effectively, including planning, assessment, and reporting
• Committed to Inclusive Practice: Passionate about ensuring every pupil can succeed
• Full UK Driving Licence: Essential for travel between sites or off-site activities

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent, trauma-informed day school for students aged 5-16 with SEMH needs and complex life histories.

All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a multi-disciplinary team of educational and clinical professionals. We provide a nurturing, evidence-based environment that combines therapeutic care with personalised, trauma-informed learning.

Small group teaching, tailored programmes, and relational approaches help pupils build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills. Our College House and Place House provisions ensure age-appropriate support and pathways from early years through to secondary transition.

At Fieldstone, we are committed to helping every pupil flourish, achieve their potential, and prepare for a successful future.

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.