SEMH 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‑ 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. Whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rota: Monday – Friday: 08:15 – 15:45
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute fully to the One Team approach, delivering consistent, high‑quality education and care for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Plan, prepare and deliver a differentiated curriculum aligned to key stage and subject areas.
• Integrate academic learning with social, emotional and behavioural development in line with individual learning plans.
• Proactively remove barriers to learning, enabling all pupils to participate and succeed.
• Deliver short-, medium- and long‑term learning programmes that meet accreditation requirements and individual SEN profiles.
• Create stimulating, purposeful learning environments that encourage curiosity, engagement and achievement.
• Use creative teaching strategies, high‑quality resources and meaningful displays to promote active learning.
• Ensure all pupils make strong progress in line with their abilities, needs and potential.

What We’re Looking For

• A creative, reflective and nurturing practitioner with a pupil‑centred approach.
• Confident, resilient and calm in supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ready to lead, innovate and make a genuine, long‑term impact.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• \”Your Wellbeing Matters\” – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Market‑leading benefits through Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, including:
  • 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 – enhanced maternity and paternity leave plus paid fertility treatment support.
• 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.

About the School

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7‑16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. Located in rural Suffolk, the school has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra‑curricular activities. We are part of Acorn Education – the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs – and as part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Application Information

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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, we do 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.