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Job Title: Teacher
Location: Parkside House School, Ashington NE63 8AP
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £44,000 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’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and motivated Maths Teacher who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
This is not your typical teaching role. At Outcomes First Group, we empower our teachers to think outside the box, using a wide range of resources and specialist support to deliver engaging, individualised learning that truly meets the needs of each pupil.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality Maths teaching that supports strong progress and attainment
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all pupils
- Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Maths curriculum and practice
- Support pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and engagement in learning
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure effective curriculum delivery
- Teach across a range of subjects where required, including off-site provision if needed
- Make effective use of resources to enhance learning outcomes
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A qualified teacher with QTS or a degree in Mathematics
- Experienced (or keen to develop) in working with students with autism, learning difficulties, or complex needs
- A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment
- Flexible, proactive, and reflective in their practice
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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