Pre-Formal Primary Teacher - Fixed Term

Heath Farm School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6060-202T
• Posted:20/11/2025
• Pay:Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:18/12/2025 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Job Title: Pre-Formal Primary Teacher
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent TN27 0AX
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata), depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week | Monday–Friday
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until August 2026) | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. No sponsorship available.

About the Role
Bring learning to life for pupils with complex needs, helping them grow in communication, confidence, and independence. Create sensory-rich lessons that nurture curiosity and celebrate progress. Work with a skilled multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil feels supported and empowered.

In This Role, You Will:
• Deliver creative, individualised lessons
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Foster a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom
• Collaborate with families, therapists, and colleagues
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives

Who We’re Looking For
Patient, imaginative, resilient — someone who celebrates every breakthrough.

Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Passion for supporting pupils with complex needs
• Creativity, compassion, adaptability
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to growth

Why Join Acorn Education?
We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do. Your work will make a real difference every day.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants are subject to social media checks and successful candidates to an enhanced DBS.

Benefits
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista): health, insurance, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, Critical Illness cover, Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity and fertility support

We may close this vacancy early if suitable applications are received.

4DWW: Work 80% of your hours for 100% pay. Subject to probation; not contractual.

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

About the School

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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:Claire Harrap-Stanley
• Address:Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
• Telephone: 01233 712030
• Email: charrapstanley@heathfarmschool.org

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