Outreach and Reintegration Lead

Full Job Description

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:  Outreach and Reintegration Lead

Location:  Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER

Salary:      Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours:      35 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 continued growth, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Outreach and Reintegration Lead to join our close-knit, passionate team at Heath Farm College – part of Acorn Education.

About the Role

This is an exciting and vital new role, ideal for a qualified teacher who is motivated by making a real difference in the lives of young people. As Outreach and Reintegration Lead, you will support students who have been out of education for extended periods, or who find accessing a college environment particularly challenging due to anxiety or other emotional needs.

Working predominantly 1:1, both on and off-site, you will:

• Build trusting relationships with students and their families
• Deliver tailored educational sessions that inspire confidence and engagement
• Design and implement personalised reintegration plans
• Act as a bridge between home and college, supporting a phased return to education
• Work closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to each learner’s development

This is a highly rewarding role that requires resilience, creativity, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent)
• Has experience working with students who have been excluded or disengaged from education
• Understands the impact of trauma, anxiety and SEND on learning
• Has outstanding communication skills and can build rapport quickly
• Is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, no matter the barriers they’ve faced
• Thrives working both independently and as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team

We would love to hear from you! If you'd like to visit the college or have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sharron Humphrey, Head of Heath Farm College, at: sharron.humphrey@heathfarmschool.org

About Us

Heath Farm College is an independent specialist sixth form college that caters for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We offer a unique and stimulating environment where every student is able to make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. 

Heath Farm College is situated in Maidstone and has capacity to support up to 58 students. The provision facilitates a professional post 16 provision for students with EHCPs who are not ready for a large FE college or large school/academy 6th Form provision. 

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 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 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. 

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