Mental Health and SEN Teacher in Oakham

Location: The Grange Therapeutic School, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY

Rota: Monday to Thursday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are putting wellbeing first. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. As an SEN Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, inclusive education for students with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs. Working within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons, promote positive development, and help students make meaningful academic, social, and emotional progress.

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups in line with the school curriculum
• Design and implement individual education, behaviour, and support plans in collaboration with colleagues
• Coordinate teaching, assessment, and reporting across agreed subjects and key stages
• Support students with challenging behaviour to develop self-regulation and independence
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, tutors, and care staff to ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Contribute to school development priorities and continuous improvement

Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree

Skilled in supporting students with SEN, autism (ASC), learning difficulties, and complex needs

Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who have faced significant challenges

Creative & Flexible: Able to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school environment, please apply today.

The Grange Therapeutic School is an independent school in Leicestershire for pupils aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs or autism. Set in a Victorian country house with access to woods and lakes, the school provides a personalised curriculum that develops academic, social, and emotional skills. Pupils benefit from creative indoor and outdoor learning experiences, tailored to their interests, to reignite engagement and foster independence.

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 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

*Subject to successful probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.