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Job Title: Outreach and Intervention Lead
Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 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 experienced and compassionate Outreach and Intervention Lead Teacher to deliver specialist, targeted support for pupils with SEND. Working across school and home environments, you will play a vital role in removing barriers to learning, supporting emotional wellbeing, and enabling pupils to successfully re-engage with education.
This is a dynamic, mobile role where you will work closely with staff, families, and external professionals to implement high-impact interventions and secure positive long-term outcomes for pupils.
What you’ll be doing:
- Deliver high-quality teaching in core subjects, supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
Plan and deliver structured interventions (assess plan deliver- review) to close learning gaps
- Support pupils through transitions and reintegration into school, including home visits
- Use data, assessments, and feedback to monitor progress and demonstrate impact
- Work collaboratively with teachers, Heads of Department, and the SENCo to align support with curriculum priorities
- Provide in-class support, team teaching, and practical strategies to improve inclusive practice
- De-escalate behaviour and support emotional regulation using positive behaviour approaches
- Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure consistent, joined-up support
What you will bring:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience working with pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs
- A strong understanding of adaptive teaching and inclusive practice
- Proven experience delivering targeted interventions and measuring impact
- Confidence using data to inform planning and provision
- Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships
- Resilience, patience, and a calm, solution-focused approach
About Us
Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences.
We are building an Outstanding provision – a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.
At Wenlock, you’ll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.
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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