Outreach and Reintegration Lead - Term Time

Heath Farm College, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-60601-22T
• Posted:22/08/2025
• Pay:Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:30/09/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Outreach and Reintegration Lead
Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER
Up to £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
35 hours/week, Mon–Fri
Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: January 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

Join Heath Farm College, part of Acorn Education, as our new Outreach and Reintegration Lead. This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified teacher to support students who’ve been out of education or face barriers due to anxiety or emotional needs.

You'll work mainly 1:1, on and off-site, building trust, delivering tailored sessions, and supporting reintegration into college life.

We’re looking for someone with QTS/QTLS, strong SEND and trauma-informed practice, and a passion for inclusive education.

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. 

Information about the school

We are 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 and care 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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Siscely Solomon
• Address:Queens Avenue, Ferndown, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0ER
• Telephone: 01622 829114
• Email: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk