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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
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to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether
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Job Title:
Senior Teacher - Vocational
Curriculum
Location:
Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5
7EL
Salary: Up
to £48,000 per annum depending on experience
( not pro
rata )
Hours:
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:00
am - 4:00 pm including 1 x 5pm
finish
Contract: Permanent |
Term Time Only
Start:
April
2026
UK Applicants Only —
this role does not offer
sponsorship.

Bricklehurst Manor
School is seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Senior
Teacher – Vocational Curriculum to lead, develop and champion a
high-impact vocational offer for pupils with Social, Emotional and
Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a unique
leadership opportunity for a passionate educator who believes in
the power of hands-on, meaningful learning to re-engage young
people, build confidence and prepare them for life beyond school.
You’ll combine strategic leadership with classroom practice,
shaping pathways that lead to real qualifications, real skills and
real futures.

About the
Role

You will have strategic
responsibility for the design, delivery and quality assurance of
the vocational curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. Working
closely with senior leaders, staff, employers and external
partners, you’ll ensure our vocational pathways are practical,
engaging and aligned with post-16 education, training and
employment opportunities.

With a 50% teaching
timetable, you’ll lead by example—delivering high-quality
vocational learning while driving innovation, consistency and
excellence across the
school.

Vocational Curriculum
Leadership

• Lead the
  design and delivery of an innovative, inclusive vocational
  curriculum tailored to pupils with complex SEMH
  needs
• Act as Quality Nominee for all vocational
  qualifications, ensuring internal and external quality assurance
  standards are met
• Expand and diversify
  vocational pathways (e.g. Entry Level, Functional Skills, NVQs)
  across areas such as horticulture, catering, motor vehicle
  maintenance and animal care
• Oversee assessment,
  portfolios and accreditation processes, ensuring accuracy and
  compliance
• Manage budgets, resources and
  specialist equipment to support high-quality vocational
  delivery

Partnerships
& Pathways

• Build
  strong partnerships with the Outcomes First Futures Team, local
  employers, colleges and community
  organisations
• Secure meaningful work experience
  placements and post-16 pathways that support long-term
  outcomes

Teaching &
Student
Development

• Model
  outstanding vocational teaching practice through engaging,
  practical and differentiated lessons
• Use
  creative, therapeutic approaches to engage reluctant learners and
  inspire achievement
• Support pupils’
  independence, wellbeing, communication and self-regulation through
  vocational learning
• Contribute to EHCPs and
  transition planning, ensuring pupils are prepared for
  adulthood
• Apply expert behaviour management and
  de-escalation strategies in practical learning
  environments

Staff
Leadership &
Development

• Line
  manage, mentor and coach vocational teaching and support
  staff
• Identify training needs and lead
  professional development linked to vocational
  delivery
• Contribute to the school’s wider
  strategic vision and improvement
  priorities

What We’re
Looking
For

Essential
Qualifications &
Experience

• Qualified
  Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant vocational teaching
  qualification (e.g. Cert Ed)
• Proven experience
  delivering and managing vocational
  qualifications
• Experience working with pupils
  with SEMH needs or challenging
  behaviour
• Demonstrable success in managing
  budgets, resources and external
  partnerships

This is
more than just a teaching role – it’s a chance to leave a lasting
impact. You will help shape the culture, ethos, and curriculum of a
school designed to empower pupils to achieve their best.
Bricklehurst Manor offers a creative, inclusive, and supportive
environment, where innovation is encouraged and every member of
staff is valued as part of our growing
team.

About the
School

Bricklehurst Manor School
is a brand-new, co-educational SEMH school located in Wadhurst,
East Sussex, for pupils aged 11–16. The school will cater for up to
60 pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and
associated additional needs.

This is a unique
opportunity to join the school at its inception, helping to shape
the culture, ethos, and learning environment. With small class
sizes and a strong focus on personalised support, Bricklehurst
Manor School provides a nurturing, inclusive setting where every
pupil can build confidence, resilience, and achieve their full
potential.

We offer a wide range of opportunities
to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges. Acorn
Education is a leading UK provider of specialist education for
children and young people with special educational needs. As part
of Outcomes First Group, we are at the forefront of creating and
delivering innovative approaches that support children and young
people in our care to make meaningful progress

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 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. xkybehq 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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