Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Heath Farm College, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-60601-24T
• Posted:20/01/2026
• Pay:Up to £50,000.00 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:09/02/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Get Paid for Five Days… but Only Work Four!*

Position: Teacher
Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone ME16 0ER
Salary: Up to £50,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.

About the Role

As a Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential. Working closely with the Head and wider leadership team, you will help secure excellent teaching, effective use of resources and consistently high standards of learning and achievement across the college.

This role is primarily for an English teacher but you will be required to cover other subjects when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with SEN, ensuring strong progress and positive outcomes
• Teach a range of subjects as required to support effective delivery of the curriculum
• Work in partnership with the Head to take on additional areas of responsibility that support curriculum delivery and college priorities
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of SEN provision within the college
• Support inclusive practice by working closely with families, external agencies and partners
• Develop and apply effective teaching approaches, behaviour strategies, classroom practices and resources for pupils with complex needs and diagnoses

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with special educational needs, within a supportive team committed to high standards, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs
• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
• Creative & Flexible: You’ll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Job Contact Information

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

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