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Job Title:  Teacher
Location:  Parkside House School, Ashington NE63 8AP & Backworth NE27 0AB
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4pm
Salary:      Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team, delivering high‑quality learning experiences to individual students and small groups. You’ll teach up to GCSE level in a core subject and play a key role in shaping personalised learning pathways that help our students grow academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a role where your influence goes far beyond the classroom. You’ll be part of a multi‑professional team committed to nurturing confidence, independence and self‑belief in young people who may have experienced significant barriers to learning.

Please note: this role will be covering both our Parkside House School site's based in Ashington NE63 8AP and Backworth NE27 0AB.

What You’ll Do

• Planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons (including GCSE in a core subject) for individuals and small groups
• Creating and reviewing Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and tailored learning programmes
• Supporting nurture‑based approaches and helping students develop emotional regulation and self‑control
• Monitoring, recording and reporting on progress, ensuring high‑quality assessment and subject development
• Working collaboratively with LSAs, tutors, care staff and the wider multi‑professional team
• Ensuring a safe, stimulating and well‑organised learning environment both on and off site

What We’re Looking For

• QTS or equivalent qualification required  
• Will be required to cover a variety of subjects, must be able to teach one of the core subjects at GCSE level.
• Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing, student‑centred approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Resilience, creativity and a commitment to continuous professional development
• A passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve meaningful progress
• Driving licence required

About Us

Welcome to Parkside House School, an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing, friendly environment for pupils aged KS2 Year 6–KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. Pupils thrive academically, socially, and personally, guided by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to unlocking their potential.

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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