SEN Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Role: SEN Teacher

Location: Miller House School, Leicester LE4 5LQ

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum depending on experience ( not pro rata )

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our warm and welcoming team at Miller House School, part of Acorn Education in Leicester.

If you're motivated by helping every child realise their full potential, this is your chance to truly make an impact.

About the Role

This is no ordinary teaching role. As an SEN Teacher at Miller House, you'll have the freedom and support to teach creatively, adaptively, and with purpose-ensuring every pupil is given the tools and encouragement they need to thrive.

You'll be working with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs, planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that spark curiosity and confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering inspiring lessons tailored to individual needs
• Observing and assessing student progress and wellbeing
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support holistic development
• Contributing to whole-school development and maintaining our strong safeguarding culture

Who we are looking for

We're looking for a qualified, enthusiastic teacher with a strong understanding of SEN and a passion for unlocking potential in every student.

You will:

• Hold UK QTS or equivalent
• Have a solid understanding of working with students with autism, learning difficulties, and/or complex needs
• Be a confident and adaptable communicator with pupils and professionals alike
• Be creative in your approach to teaching and learning
• Be eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive school environment
• A strong background in Maths or English is desirable but not essential

About Us

Miller House School is a brand-new school under Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025 and has a capacity for 80 pupils ages 11-16 years and will be a co-educational provision for pupils with complex needs including SEMH.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. 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.

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 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.

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.