Primary SEN Teacher Full Time

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Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher
Location: Red Kite School, Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8am – 4pm
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term till September 2027| Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

• Are you driven by the belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive?
• Do you bring creativity, resilience, and a passion for personalised education?

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Primary SEN Teacher to join our specialist school, delivering high‑quality education that truly changes lives. This is a role where your expertise, compassion, and commitment will help shape brighter futures for students with diverse and complex needs.

As a key member of our multi‑professional team, you will

• Plan, deliver and teach engaging lessons to individuals and small groups, following our Curriculum Framework
• Monitor, record and report on student progress with accuracy and insight
• Contribute to whole‑school development and help drive forward our School Development Plan
• Promote the physical, educational and moral development of every student
• Create and maintain a stimulating, well‑organised classroom environment
• Coordinate subject areas across key stages as agreed with the Head Teacher
• Develop, implement and review IEPs, IBPs and other personalised plans
• Ensure learning is safe, purposeful and appropriately risk‑assessed both on and off site
• Support and guide LSAs, Tutors, Instructors and care staff to deliver high‑quality learning experiences
• Work effectively with challenging behaviour, helping students move from external regulation to self‑control
• Communicate consistently with care staff, families and colleagues to ensure a joined‑up approach
• Maintain accurate records in line with company policies and regulatory standards
• Safeguard all students and uphold their wellbeing at all times
• Meet the Professional Standards for Teachers in full

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate

• QTS or equvilent qualification
• A commitment to delivering high‑quality education within agreed budgets and resources
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety, safeguarding and child protection
• The ability to recognise and report concerns promptly and appropriately
• Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive approach to personal development and ongoing training
• Professionalism, integrity and a commitment to our organisational values
• A willingness to contribute to team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews
• A passion for promoting the school as a valued, respected part of the community

About Us

Red Kite is a brand-new independent special educational needs school which will cater for up to 60 pupils with social and emotional health needs.
The school is based in the beautiful market town Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who wants to be a part of the successful development of a brand-new setting and make a difference to education of our pupils.
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. xhkmmrq 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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