Teacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:   Teacher
Location:  Garden Court School, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 2DZ
Hours:        40 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary:       £42,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:          August 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

In this rewarding position, you’ll play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and curiosity. You will help our students build trusting relationships with students, support their emotional, social, and physical development, and help create engaging, personalised learning experiences.

We are particularly interested in candidates with EYFS or primary education backgrounds who can adapt their skills to support older learners within this age range. We also welcome applications from subject specialist teachers who can deliver a broad curriculum, with opportunities to lead and develop their area of expertise across the school. Your specialism might include English, Maths, Science, PE, PSHE, Art and Design, Music or Food Technology.

Every day will be different, offering the chance to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of the young people you support. You will be joining a brand new school and will have a key role to play in developing a caring and supportive environment.

At Garden Court School teaching is about connection, progress, and helping young people rediscover confidence in learning. The role is ideal for a teacher who wants less bureaucracy and more genuine teaching impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching that inspires and engages pupils
• Teach individuals and small groups, adapting learning to meet diverse and complex needs
• Deliver the curriculum through creative, engaging and practical learning experiences
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress and achievement
• Contribute to the School Development Plan and continuous improvement
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and independence
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and other key documents
• Take responsibility for subject areas and contribute to curriculum development
• Create meaningful learning moments that pupils remember long after the lesson ends

About You

We’re seeking teachers who combines professional skill with empathy, resilience and enthusiasm.

You are someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to school life
• Is passionate about delivering inclusive, high-quality education across a range of learning pathways
• Can build strong relationships and inspire pupils to succeed
• Is organised, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
• Has a strong belief that every pupil can succeed
• Demonstrates a proactive, resilient approach and strong commitment to safeguarding
• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential)

About Us

Garden Court School is a new provision with outstanding facilities. 

It is located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.

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

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.

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