Primary Teacher

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:  Primary Teacher

Location:  Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0QX

Salary:      Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours:      40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

Start:        November 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Where your work has purpose, and your impact is felt every single day?

If you’re a passionate Primary Teacher who’s ready to leave behind the red tape and reconnect with the heart of teaching, we’d love to hear from you. At Manor House School, part of Acorn Education, every day is a chance to change a life — and every lesson is an opportunity to build brighter futures.

We’re looking for someone creative, compassionate, and committed to doing things differently — someone who believes education should be personalised, purposeful, and full of possibilities.

About the Role

This isn’t just a classroom job — it’s a full-circle, whole-child role. You’ll teach pupils aged with diverse and complex needs, adapting lessons in creative, therapeutic ways that help each young person thrive — socially, emotionally, and academically.

Here, you’ll have freedom to innovate, support from an experienced multi-disciplinary team, and the trust to do what’s right for your pupils.

 What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging, creative lessons tailored to individual learning styles and needs
• Designing hands-on, imaginative activities that spark curiosity and develop key life skills
• Building trusted relationships with pupils and families — because progress starts with connection
• Taking the lead on a curriculum area (to be agreed at interview) and shaping whole-school impact
• Working closely with TAs, therapists, and leaders to offer joined-up, wraparound support
• Breaking down barriers to learning and celebrating every step forward — big or small

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A creative mind and a calm, confident approach
• Strong communication, collaboration, and empathy
• Experience with SEMH/SEND is a bonus — but passion and potential matter most

About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. 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 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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